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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,394.79, 696,625.26 and 160,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,394.79, 696,625.26 and 160,663.02 is: 241,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,394.79 : 696,625.26 = 160,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,394.79/696,625.26 = 160,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,394.79x = 696,625.26 × 160,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,394.79x = 111,921,918,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,921,918,079.89/464,394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,005.97

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