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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,190.04, 240,284.70 and 150,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,190.04, 240,284.70 and 150,447 is: 225,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,190.04 : 240,284.70 = 150,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,190.04/240,284.70 = 150,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,190.04x = 240,284.70 × 150,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,190.04x = 36,150,112,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,150,112,260.90/160,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,670.16

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