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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,997.22, 241,580.88 and 116,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,997.22, 241,580.88 and 116,987.76 is: 175,543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,997.22 : 241,580.88 = 116,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,997.22/241,580.88 = 116,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,997.22x = 241,580.88 × 116,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,997.22x = 28,262,006,010.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,262,006,010.03/160,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,543.44

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