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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,995.52, 907,493.28 and 161,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,995.52, 907,493.28 and 161,752 is: 242,628

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,995.52 : 907,493.28 = 161,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,995.52/907,493.28 = 161,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,995.52x = 907,493.28 × 161,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,995.52x = 146,788,853,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,788,853,026.56/604,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,628

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