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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,665.96, 564,854.37 and 160,387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,665.96, 564,854.37 and 160,387.68 is: 240,519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,665.96 : 564,854.37 = 160,387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,665.96/564,854.37 = 160,387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,665.96x = 564,854.37 × 160,387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,665.96x = 90,595,681,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,595,681,942.16/376,665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,519.96

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