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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,341.95, 726,576.41 and 160,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,341.95, 726,576.41 and 160,022.30 is: 240,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,341.95 : 726,576.41 = 160,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,341.95/726,576.41 = 160,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,341.95x = 726,576.41 × 160,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,341.95x = 116,268,427,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,268,427,453.83/484,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,054.42

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