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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,327.70, 241,991.55 and 91,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,327.70, 241,991.55 and 91,343.70 is: 137,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,327.70 : 241,991.55 = 91,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,327.70/241,991.55 = 91,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,327.70x = 241,991.55 × 91,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,327.70x = 22,104,403,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104,403,545.74/161,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,015.55

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