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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,343.70, 726,579.06 and 160,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,343.70, 726,579.06 and 160,024.08 is: 240,057.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,343.70 : 726,579.06 = 160,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,343.70/726,579.06 = 160,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,343.70x = 726,579.06 × 160,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,343.70x = 116,270,145,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,270,145,623.77/484,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,057.10

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