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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,712.16, 353,287.26 and 164,247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,712.16, 353,287.26 and 164,247.84 is: 246,175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,712.16 : 353,287.26 = 164,247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,712.16/353,287.26 = 164,247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,712.16x = 353,287.26 × 164,247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,712.16x = 58,026,669,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026,669,354.52/235,712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,175.97

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