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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,914.68, 481,216.08 and 160,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,914.68, 481,216.08 and 160,921.92 is: 241,304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,914.68 : 481,216.08 = 160,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,914.68/481,216.08 = 160,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,914.68x = 481,216.08 × 160,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,914.68x = 77,438,215,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,438,215,528.47/320,914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,304.68

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