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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,814.40, 353,721.60 and 161,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,814.40, 353,721.60 and 161,164.80 is: 241,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,814.40 : 353,721.60 = 161,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,814.40/353,721.60 = 161,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,814.40x = 353,721.60 × 161,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,814.40x = 57,007,470,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007,470,919.68/235,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,747.20

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