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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,054.62, 639,412.41 and 160,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,054.62, 639,412.41 and 160,057.10 is: 240,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,054.62 : 639,412.41 = 160,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,054.62/639,412.41 = 160,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,054.62x = 639,412.41 × 160,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,054.62x = 102,342,496,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,342,496,048.61/426,054.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,209.80

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