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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,909.02, 847,253.97 and 160,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,909.02, 847,253.97 and 160,097.75 is: 240,115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,909.02 : 847,253.97 = 160,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,909.02/847,253.97 = 160,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,909.02x = 847,253.97 × 160,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,909.02x = 135,643,450,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,643,450,039.30/564,909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,115.57

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