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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,981.60, 352,253.70 and 163,904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,981.60, 352,253.70 and 163,904.10 is: 245,703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,981.60 : 352,253.70 = 163,904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,981.60/352,253.70 = 163,904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,981.60x = 352,253.70 × 163,904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,981.60x = 57,735,825,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,735,825,670.17/234,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,703.60

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