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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,004.60, 239,546.10 and 155,396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,004.60, 239,546.10 and 155,396.60 is: 232,647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,004.60 : 239,546.10 = 155,396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,004.60/239,546.10 = 155,396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,004.60x = 239,546.10 × 155,396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,004.60x = 37,224,649,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224,649,483.26/160,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,647.37

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