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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,927.52, 847,416.90 and 160,148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,927.52, 847,416.90 and 160,148.69 is: 240,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,927.52 : 847,416.90 = 160,148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,927.52/847,416.90 = 160,148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,927.52x = 847,416.90 × 160,148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,927.52x = 135,712,706,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,712,706,418.86/564,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,230.30

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