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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,782.11, 713,674.40 and 160,460.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,782.11, 713,674.40 and 160,460.51 is: 240,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,782.11 : 713,674.40 = 160,460.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,782.11/713,674.40 = 160,460.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,782.11x = 713,674.40 × 160,460.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,782.11x = 114,516,558,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,516,558,197.94/475,782.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,691.18

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