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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,053.62, 639,410.91 and 160,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,053.62, 639,410.91 and 160,056.10 is: 240,208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,053.62 : 639,410.91 = 160,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,053.62/639,410.91 = 160,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,053.62x = 639,410.91 × 160,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,053.62x = 102,341,616,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,341,616,552.05/426,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,208.30

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