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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,466.92, 325,015.50 and 160,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,466.92, 325,015.50 and 160,059.16 is: 220,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,466.92 : 325,015.50 = 160,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,466.92/325,015.50 = 160,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,466.92x = 325,015.50 × 160,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,466.92x = 52,021,707,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,707,916.98/235,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,930.01

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