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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,998.48, 241,183.56 and 105,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,998.48, 241,183.56 and 105,426 is: 157,933.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,998.48 : 241,183.56 = 105,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,998.48/241,183.56 = 105,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,998.48x = 241,183.56 × 105,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,998.48x = 25,427,017,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,427,017,996.56/160,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,933.28

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