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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,019.85, 719,788.70 and 160,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,019.85, 719,788.70 and 160,058.44 is: 240,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,019.85 : 719,788.70 = 160,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,019.85/719,788.70 = 160,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,019.85x = 719,788.70 × 160,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,019.85x = 115,208,258,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,208,258,500.90/480,019.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,007.28

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