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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,219.66, 359,436.69 and 151,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,219.66, 359,436.69 and 151,056.30 is: 226,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,219.66 : 359,436.69 = 151,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,219.66/359,436.69 = 151,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,219.66x = 359,436.69 × 151,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,219.66x = 54,295,176,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295,176,475.65/240,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,023.03

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