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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,295.12, 696,339.72 and 160,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,295.12, 696,339.72 and 160,671.12 is: 240,971.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,295.12 : 696,339.72 = 160,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,295.12/696,339.72 = 160,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,295.12x = 696,339.72 × 160,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,295.12x = 111,881,682,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,881,682,712.89/464,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,971.05

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