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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,151.82, 240,244.14 and 54,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,151.82, 240,244.14 and 54,957.12 is: 82,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,151.82 : 240,244.14 = 54,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,151.82/240,244.14 = 54,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,151.82x = 240,244.14 × 54,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,151.82x = 13,203,126,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203,126,031.28/160,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,441.31

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