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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,904.80, 241,357.20 and 150,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,904.80, 241,357.20 and 150,536.80 is: 225,805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,904.80 : 241,357.20 = 150,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,904.80/241,357.20 = 150,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,904.80x = 241,357.20 × 150,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,904.80x = 36,333,140,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,333,140,544.96/160,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,805.20

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