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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,804.48, 713,707.96 and 160,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,804.48, 713,707.96 and 160,482.88 is: 240,724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,804.48 : 713,707.96 = 160,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,804.48/713,707.96 = 160,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,804.48x = 713,707.96 × 160,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,804.48x = 114,537,908,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,537,908,899.73/475,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,724.74

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