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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,607.80, 832,046.10 and 160,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,607.80, 832,046.10 and 160,623.80 is: 240,974.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,607.80 : 832,046.10 = 160,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,607.80/832,046.10 = 160,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,607.80x = 832,046.10 × 160,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,607.80x = 133,646,406,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,646,406,357.18/554,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,974.62

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