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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,475.81, 696,546.53 and 160,787.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,475.81, 696,546.53 and 160,787.48 is: 241,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,475.81 : 696,546.53 = 160,787.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,475.81/696,546.53 = 160,787.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,475.81x = 696,546.53 × 160,787.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,475.81x = 111,995,956,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,995,956,974.77/464,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,123.34

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