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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,360.64, 242,008.98 and 153,359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,360.64, 242,008.98 and 153,359.22 is: 230,008.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,360.64 : 242,008.98 = 153,359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,360.64/242,008.98 = 153,359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,360.64x = 242,008.98 × 153,359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,360.64x = 37,114,308,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,114,308,405.80/161,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,008.44

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