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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,104.89, 360,947.88 and 160,944.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,104.89, 360,947.88 and 160,944.03 is: 240,942.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,104.89 : 360,947.88 = 160,944.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,104.89/360,947.88 = 160,944.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,104.89x = 360,947.88 × 160,944.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,104.89x = 58,092,406,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,092,406,427.16/241,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,942.46

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