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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,306.72, 662,059.44 and 160,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,306.72, 662,059.44 and 160,824.96 is: 241,273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,306.72 : 662,059.44 = 160,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,306.72/662,059.44 = 160,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,306.72x = 662,059.44 × 160,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,306.72x = 106,475,682,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,475,682,955.62/441,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,273.65

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