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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,668.79, 695,550.38 and 160,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,668.79, 695,550.38 and 160,023.43 is: 240,051.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,668.79 : 695,550.38 = 160,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,668.79/695,550.38 = 160,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,668.79x = 695,550.38 × 160,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,668.79x = 111,304,357,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,304,357,545.40/463,668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,051.43

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