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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,005.10, 239,546.85 and 155,397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,005.10, 239,546.85 and 155,397.10 is: 232,648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,005.10 : 239,546.85 = 155,397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,005.10/239,546.85 = 155,397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,005.10x = 239,546.85 × 155,397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,005.10x = 37,224,885,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224,885,804.14/160,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,648.12

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