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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,363.20, 240,544.80 and 153,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,363.20, 240,544.80 and 153,537.60 is: 230,306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,363.20 : 240,544.80 = 153,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,363.20/240,544.80 = 153,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,363.20x = 240,544.80 × 153,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,363.20x = 36,932,671,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,932,671,284.48/160,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,306.40

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