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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,366.90, 639,212.98 and 160,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,366.90, 639,212.98 and 160,097.76 is: 240,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,366.90 : 639,212.98 = 160,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,366.90/639,212.98 = 160,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,366.90x = 639,212.98 × 160,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,366.90x = 102,336,566,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,336,566,260.93/426,366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,019.96

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