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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,344.65, 840,426.76 and 160,894.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,344.65, 840,426.76 and 160,894.57 is: 241,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,344.65 : 840,426.76 = 160,894.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,344.65/840,426.76 = 160,894.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,344.65x = 840,426.76 × 160,894.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,344.65x = 135,220,101,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,220,101,764.46/560,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,315.95

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