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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,643.70, 577,072.20 and 160,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,643.70, 577,072.20 and 160,109.90 is: 240,209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,643.70 : 577,072.20 = 160,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,643.70/577,072.20 = 160,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,643.70x = 577,072.20 × 160,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,643.70x = 92,394,972,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,394,972,234.78/384,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,209.24

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