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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,390.80, 263,086.20 and 160,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,390.80, 263,086.20 and 160,810.80 is: 241,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,390.80 : 263,086.20 = 160,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,390.80/263,086.20 = 160,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,390.80x = 263,086.20 × 160,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,390.80x = 42,307,102,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,307,102,290.96/175,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,216.20

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