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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,955.92, 695,763.16 and 160,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,955.92, 695,763.16 and 160,272.82 is: 240,350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,955.92 : 695,763.16 = 160,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,955.92/695,763.16 = 160,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,955.92x = 695,763.16 × 160,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,955.92x = 111,511,923,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,511,923,705.31/463,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,350.26

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