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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,956.92, 695,764.66 and 160,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,956.92, 695,764.66 and 160,273.82 is: 240,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,956.92 : 695,764.66 = 160,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,956.92/695,764.66 = 160,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,956.92x = 695,764.66 × 160,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,956.92x = 111,512,859,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,512,859,879.20/463,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,351.75

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