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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,325.62, 690,651.24 and 160,888.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,325.62, 690,651.24 and 160,888.87 is: 241,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,325.62 : 690,651.24 = 160,888.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,325.62/690,651.24 = 160,888.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,325.62x = 690,651.24 × 160,888.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,325.62x = 111,118,097,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,118,097,567.70/460,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,390.21

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