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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,533.06, 353,165.49 and 160,743.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,533.06, 353,165.49 and 160,743.81 is: 241,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,533.06 : 353,165.49 = 160,743.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,533.06/353,165.49 = 160,743.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,533.06x = 353,165.49 × 160,743.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,533.06x = 56,769,166,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769,166,423.12/235,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,024.20

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