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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,949.66, 695,753.80 and 160,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,949.66, 695,753.80 and 160,266.54 is: 240,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,949.66 : 695,753.80 = 160,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,949.66/695,753.80 = 160,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,949.66x = 695,753.80 × 160,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,949.66x = 111,506,054,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,506,054,217.85/463,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,340.85

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