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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,610.66, 353,352.20 and 160,716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,610.66, 353,352.20 and 160,716.84 is: 241,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,610.66 : 353,352.20 = 160,716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,610.66/353,352.20 = 160,716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,610.66x = 353,352.20 × 160,716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,610.66x = 56,789,648,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,789,648,187.46/235,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,031.75

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