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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,522.66, 341,007.30 and 160,981.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,522.66, 341,007.30 and 160,981.97 is: 241,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,522.66 : 341,007.30 = 160,981.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,522.66/341,007.30 = 160,981.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,522.66x = 341,007.30 × 160,981.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,522.66x = 54,896,025,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,896,025,233.34/227,522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,277.18

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