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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,179.04, 690,583.80 and 160,659.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,179.04, 690,583.80 and 160,659.64 is: 241,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,179.04 : 690,583.80 = 160,659.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,179.04/690,583.80 = 160,659.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,179.04x = 690,583.80 × 160,659.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,179.04x = 110,948,944,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,948,944,697.83/460,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,099.52

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