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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,392.66, 465,352.91 and 160,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,392.66, 465,352.91 and 160,537.40 is: 240,684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,392.66 : 465,352.91 = 160,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,392.66/465,352.91 = 160,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,392.66x = 465,352.91 × 160,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,392.66x = 74,706,546,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,706,546,253.83/310,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,684.00

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