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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,594.59, 713,465.69 and 160,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,594.59, 713,465.69 and 160,026.89 is: 240,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,594.59 : 713,465.69 = 160,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,594.59/713,465.69 = 160,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,594.59x = 713,465.69 × 160,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,594.59x = 114,173,696,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,173,696,488.41/475,594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,065.17

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