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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,335.69, 726,567.02 and 160,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,335.69, 726,567.02 and 160,016.04 is: 240,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,335.69 : 726,567.02 = 160,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,335.69/726,567.02 = 160,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,335.69x = 726,567.02 × 160,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,335.69x = 116,262,377,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,262,377,335.00/484,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,045.03

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