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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,961.80, 245,942.70 and 160,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,961.80, 245,942.70 and 160,851.40 is: 241,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,961.80 : 245,942.70 = 160,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,961.80/245,942.70 = 160,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,961.80x = 245,942.70 × 160,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,961.80x = 39,560,227,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,560,227,614.78/163,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,277.10

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