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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,802.48, 713,704.96 and 160,480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,802.48, 713,704.96 and 160,480.88 is: 240,721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,802.48 : 713,704.96 = 160,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,802.48/713,704.96 = 160,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,802.48x = 713,704.96 × 160,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,802.48x = 114,536,000,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,536,000,041.17/475,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,721.74

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