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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,843.60, 841,265.24 and 166,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,843.60, 841,265.24 and 166,859.60 is: 250,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,843.60 : 841,265.24 = 166,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,843.60/841,265.24 = 166,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,843.60x = 841,265.24 × 166,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,843.60x = 140,373,181,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,373,181,440.30/560,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,289.35

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