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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,948.16, 695,751.55 and 160,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,948.16, 695,751.55 and 160,265.04 is: 240,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,948.16 : 695,751.55 = 160,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,948.16/695,751.55 = 160,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,948.16x = 695,751.55 × 160,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,948.16x = 111,504,649,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,504,649,990.81/463,948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,338.60

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