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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,577.96, 465,534.70 and 160,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,577.96, 465,534.70 and 160,667.32 is: 240,829.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,577.96 : 465,534.70 = 160,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,577.96/465,534.70 = 160,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,577.96x = 465,534.70 × 160,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,577.96x = 74,796,212,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,796,212,616.00/310,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,829.11

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