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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,610.40, 240,915.60 and 148,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,610.40, 240,915.60 and 148,946.40 is: 223,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,610.40 : 240,915.60 = 148,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,610.40/240,915.60 = 148,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,610.40x = 240,915.60 × 148,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,610.40x = 35,883,511,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,883,511,323.84/160,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,419.60

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