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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,543.56, 353,181.24 and 160,754.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,543.56, 353,181.24 and 160,754.31 is: 241,039.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,543.56 : 353,181.24 = 160,754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,543.56/353,181.24 = 160,754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,543.56x = 353,181.24 × 160,754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,543.56x = 56,775,406,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,775,406,541.14/235,543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,039.94

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