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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,893,999.20, 725,840,998.80 and 160,777,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,893,999.20, 725,840,998.80 and 160,777,871.20 is: 241,166,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,893,999.20 : 725,840,998.80 = 160,777,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,893,999.20/725,840,998.80 = 160,777,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,893,999.20x = 725,840,998.80 × 160,777,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,893,999.20x = 116,699,170,616,745,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,699,170,616,745,744/483,893,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,166,806.80

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