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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,630.27, 689,463.95 and 160,141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,630.27, 689,463.95 and 160,141.19 is: 240,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,630.27 : 689,463.95 = 160,141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,630.27/689,463.95 = 160,141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,630.27x = 689,463.95 × 160,141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,630.27x = 110,411,573,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,411,573,167.08/459,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,218.24

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