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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,136.37, 690,241.46 and 160,610.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,136.37, 690,241.46 and 160,610.31 is: 240,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,136.37 : 690,241.46 = 160,610.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,136.37/690,241.46 = 160,610.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,136.37x = 690,241.46 × 160,610.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,136.37x = 110,859,896,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,859,896,650.81/460,136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,928.35

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