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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,930.28, 713,897.85 and 160,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,930.28, 713,897.85 and 160,389.92 is: 240,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,930.28 : 713,897.85 = 160,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,930.28/713,897.85 = 160,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,930.28x = 713,897.85 × 160,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,930.28x = 114,502,021,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,502,021,435.88/475,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,585.70

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