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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,961.60, 907,442.40 and 161,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,961.60, 907,442.40 and 161,729.60 is: 242,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,961.60 : 907,442.40 = 161,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,961.60/907,442.40 = 161,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,961.60x = 907,442.40 × 161,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,961.60x = 146,760,296,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,760,296,375.04/604,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,594.40

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