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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,698.17, 240,809.69 and 151,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,698.17, 240,809.69 and 151,711.67 is: 227,343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,698.17 : 240,809.69 = 151,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,698.17/240,809.69 = 151,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,698.17x = 240,809.69 × 151,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,698.17x = 36,533,640,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,533,640,222.08/160,698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,343.23

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