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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,179.80, 241,769.70 and 128,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,179.80, 241,769.70 and 128,002.20 is: 192,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,179.80 : 241,769.70 = 128,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,179.80/241,769.70 = 128,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,179.80x = 241,769.70 × 128,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,179.80x = 30,947,053,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,947,053,493.34/161,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,003.30

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