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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,003.60, 450,523.80 and 160,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,003.60, 450,523.80 and 160,035.60 is: 240,329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,003.60 : 450,523.80 = 160,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,003.60/450,523.80 = 160,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,003.60x = 450,523.80 × 160,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,003.60x = 72,099,846,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,099,846,647.28/300,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,329.94

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