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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,949.41, 713,926.58 and 160,409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,949.41, 713,926.58 and 160,409.05 is: 240,614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,949.41 : 713,926.58 = 160,409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,949.41/713,926.58 = 160,409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,949.41x = 713,926.58 × 160,409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,949.41x = 114,520,281,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,520,281,880.69/475,949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,614.40

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