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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,847.72, 242,346.24 and 130,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,847.72, 242,346.24 and 130,089.24 is: 194,791.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,847.72 : 242,346.24 = 130,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,847.72/242,346.24 = 130,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,847.72x = 242,346.24 × 130,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,847.72x = 31,526,638,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,526,638,178.46/161,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,791.98

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