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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,337.10, 352,786.95 and 164,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,337.10, 352,786.95 and 164,259.60 is: 246,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,337.10 : 352,786.95 = 164,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,337.10/352,786.95 = 164,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,337.10x = 352,786.95 × 164,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,337.10x = 57,948,643,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,948,643,292.22/235,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,236.75

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