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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,337.70, 726,570.03 and 160,018.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,337.70, 726,570.03 and 160,018.05 is: 240,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,337.70 : 726,570.03 = 160,018.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,337.70/726,570.03 = 160,018.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,337.70x = 726,570.03 × 160,018.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,337.70x = 116,264,319,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,264,319,389.04/484,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,048.05

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