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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,687.67, 466,377.38 and 160,887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,687.67, 466,377.38 and 160,887.89 is: 241,510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,687.67 : 466,377.38 = 160,887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,687.67/466,377.38 = 160,887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,687.67x = 466,377.38 × 160,887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,687.67x = 75,034,469,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034,469,475.60/310,687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,510.94

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