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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,528.02, 353,158.20 and 160,738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,528.02, 353,158.20 and 160,738.76 is: 241,016.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,528.02 : 353,158.20 = 160,738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,528.02/353,158.20 = 160,738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,528.02x = 353,158.20 × 160,738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,528.02x = 56,766,212,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,766,212,034.73/235,528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,016.81

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