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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,080.62, 719,615.46 and 160,146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,080.62, 719,615.46 and 160,146.82 is: 240,051.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,080.62 : 719,615.46 = 160,146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,080.62/719,615.46 = 160,146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,080.62x = 719,615.46 × 160,146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,080.62x = 115,244,127,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,244,127,541.84/480,080.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,051.61

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