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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,623.72, 713,545.41 and 160,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,623.72, 713,545.41 and 160,072.92 is: 240,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,623.72 : 713,545.41 = 160,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,623.72/713,545.41 = 160,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,623.72x = 713,545.41 × 160,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,623.72x = 114,219,297,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,219,297,331.30/475,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,146.34

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