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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,946.29, 713,921.90 and 160,405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,946.29, 713,921.90 and 160,405.93 is: 240,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,946.29 : 713,921.90 = 160,405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,946.29/713,921.90 = 160,405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,946.29x = 713,921.90 × 160,405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,946.29x = 114,517,306,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,517,306,316.87/475,946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,609.73

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