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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,589.04, 353,249.67 and 160,799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,589.04, 353,249.67 and 160,799.72 is: 241,108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,589.04 : 353,249.67 = 160,799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,589.04/353,249.67 = 160,799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,589.04x = 353,249.67 × 160,799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,589.04x = 56,802,446,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,802,446,862.84/235,589.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,108.19

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