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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,164.06, 331,466.72 and 162,604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,164.06, 331,466.72 and 162,604.53 is: 224,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,164.06 : 331,466.72 = 162,604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,164.06/331,466.72 = 162,604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,164.06x = 331,466.72 × 162,604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,164.06x = 53,897,989,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,897,989,403.22/240,164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,421.55

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