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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,033.76, 253,804.31 and 160,908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,033.76, 253,804.31 and 160,908.33 is: 241,603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,033.76 : 253,804.31 = 160,908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,033.76/253,804.31 = 160,908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,033.76x = 253,804.31 × 160,908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,033.76x = 40,839,227,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,839,227,668.90/169,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,603.97

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