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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,975.52, 907,463.28 and 161,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,975.52, 907,463.28 and 161,732 is: 242,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,975.52 : 907,463.28 = 161,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,975.52/907,463.28 = 161,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,975.52x = 907,463.28 × 161,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,975.52x = 146,765,851,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,765,851,200.96/604,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,598.00

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