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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,990.52, 241,526.54 and 113,697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,990.52, 241,526.54 and 113,697.98 is: 170,575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,990.52 : 241,526.54 = 113,697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,990.52/241,526.54 = 113,697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,990.52x = 241,526.54 × 113,697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,990.52x = 27,461,079,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,461,079,714.39/160,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,575.76

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