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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,610.64, 506,664.72 and 160,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,610.64, 506,664.72 and 160,118.16 is: 240,295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,610.64 : 506,664.72 = 160,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,610.64/506,664.72 = 160,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,610.64x = 506,664.72 × 160,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,610.64x = 81,126,222,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,126,222,703.32/337,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,295.22

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