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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,469.92, 325,019.64 and 160,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,469.92, 325,019.64 and 160,062.16 is: 220,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,469.92 : 325,019.64 = 160,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,469.92/325,019.64 = 160,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,469.92x = 325,019.64 × 160,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,469.92x = 52,023,345,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,023,345,620.82/235,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,934.15

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