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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,591.92, 240,836.88 and 150,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,591.92, 240,836.88 and 150,108.96 is: 225,115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,591.92 : 240,836.88 = 150,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,591.92/240,836.88 = 150,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,591.92x = 240,836.88 × 150,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,591.92x = 36,151,773,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151,773,586.44/160,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,115.77

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