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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,621.11, 713,541.47 and 160,070.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,621.11, 713,541.47 and 160,070.31 is: 240,142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,621.11 : 713,541.47 = 160,070.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,621.11/713,541.47 = 160,070.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,621.11x = 713,541.47 × 160,070.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,621.11x = 114,216,803,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,216,803,500.40/475,621.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,142.42

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