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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,535.74, 353,169.82 and 160,746.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,535.74, 353,169.82 and 160,746.51 is: 241,028.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,535.74 : 353,169.82 = 160,746.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,535.74/353,169.82 = 160,746.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,535.74x = 353,169.82 × 160,746.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,535.74x = 56,770,816,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,770,816,002.33/235,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,028.46

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