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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,417.21, 223,027.90 and 116,004.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,417.21, 223,027.90 and 116,004.83 is: 160,282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,417.21 : 223,027.90 = 116,004.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,417.21/223,027.90 = 116,004.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,417.21x = 223,027.90 × 116,004.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,417.21x = 25,872,312,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,872,312,219.61/161,417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,282.25

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