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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,027.14, 719,799.63 and 160,065.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,027.14, 719,799.63 and 160,065.75 is: 240,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,027.14 : 719,799.63 = 160,065.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,027.14/719,799.63 = 160,065.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,027.14x = 719,799.63 × 160,065.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,027.14x = 115,215,267,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,215,267,625.67/480,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,018.24

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