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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,949.16, 713,926.20 and 160,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,949.16, 713,926.20 and 160,408.80 is: 240,614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,949.16 : 713,926.20 = 160,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,949.16/713,926.20 = 160,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,949.16x = 713,926.20 × 160,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,949.16x = 114,520,045,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,520,045,030.56/475,949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,614.03

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