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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,529.02, 353,159.70 and 160,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,529.02, 353,159.70 and 160,739.76 is: 241,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,529.02 : 353,159.70 = 160,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,529.02/353,159.70 = 160,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,529.02x = 353,159.70 × 160,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,529.02x = 56,766,805,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,766,805,419.67/235,529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,018.31

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