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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,743.28, 353,333.88 and 164,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,743.28, 353,333.88 and 164,278.96 is: 246,222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,743.28 : 353,333.88 = 164,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,743.28/353,333.88 = 164,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,743.28x = 353,333.88 × 164,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,743.28x = 58,045,322,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045,322,339.16/235,743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,222.60

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