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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,229.55, 840,096.46 and 160,777.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,229.55, 840,096.46 and 160,777.65 is: 241,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,229.55 : 840,096.46 = 160,777.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,229.55/840,096.46 = 160,777.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,229.55x = 840,096.46 × 160,777.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,229.55x = 135,068,734,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,068,734,612.12/560,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,095.34

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