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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,220.66, 359,438.19 and 151,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,220.66, 359,438.19 and 151,057.30 is: 226,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,220.66 : 359,438.19 = 151,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,220.66/359,438.19 = 151,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,220.66x = 359,438.19 × 151,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,220.66x = 54,295,762,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295,762,498.29/240,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,024.53

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