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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,029.44, 332,205.24 and 160,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,029.44, 332,205.24 and 160,312.64 is: 220,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,029.44 : 332,205.24 = 160,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,029.44/332,205.24 = 160,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,029.44x = 332,205.24 × 160,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,029.44x = 53,256,699,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256,699,046.23/241,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,955.16

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