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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,625.05, 639,820.94 and 160,365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,625.05, 639,820.94 and 160,365.09 is: 240,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,625.05 : 639,820.94 = 160,365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,625.05/639,820.94 = 160,365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,625.05x = 639,820.94 × 160,365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,625.05x = 102,604,941,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,604,941,825.16/426,625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,503.79

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