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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,047.13, 800,968.73 and 160,070.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,047.13, 800,968.73 and 160,070.13 is: 240,074.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,047.13 : 800,968.73 = 160,070.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,047.13/800,968.73 = 160,070.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,047.13x = 800,968.73 × 160,070.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,047.13x = 128,211,167,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,211,167,936.68/534,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,074.63

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