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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,666.96, 564,855.87 and 160,388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,666.96, 564,855.87 and 160,388.68 is: 240,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,666.96 : 564,855.87 = 160,388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,666.96/564,855.87 = 160,388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,666.96x = 564,855.87 × 160,388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,666.96x = 90,596,487,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,596,487,379.55/376,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,521.46

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