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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,612.61, 713,492.69 and 160,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,612.61, 713,492.69 and 160,044.89 is: 240,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,612.61 : 713,492.69 = 160,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,612.61/713,492.69 = 160,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,612.61x = 713,492.69 × 160,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,612.61x = 114,190,854,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,190,854,719.17/475,612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,092.15

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