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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,438.12, 240,311.19 and 151,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,438.12, 240,311.19 and 151,005.88 is: 226,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,438.12 : 240,311.19 = 151,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,438.12/240,311.19 = 151,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,438.12x = 240,311.19 × 151,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,438.12x = 36,288,402,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,288,402,119.02/160,438.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,183.17

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