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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,575.20, 353,228.52 and 160,785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,575.20, 353,228.52 and 160,785.88 is: 241,087.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,575.20 : 353,228.52 = 160,785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,575.20/353,228.52 = 160,785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,575.20x = 353,228.52 × 160,785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,575.20x = 56,794,158,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,794,158,429.30/235,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,087.17

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