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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,635.28, 465,343.97 and 160,973.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,635.28, 465,343.97 and 160,973.74 is: 241,145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,635.28 : 465,343.97 = 160,973.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,635.28/465,343.97 = 160,973.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,635.28x = 465,343.97 × 160,973.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,635.28x = 74,908,159,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,908,159,237.35/310,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,145.05

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