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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,647.24, 713,544.57 and 160,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,647.24, 713,544.57 and 160,079.52 is: 240,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,647.24 : 713,544.57 = 160,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,647.24/713,544.57 = 160,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,647.24x = 713,544.57 × 160,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,647.24x = 114,223,872,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,223,872,264.21/475,647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,144.09

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