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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,832.20, 353,748.30 and 164,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,832.20, 353,748.30 and 164,973.40 is: 247,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,832.20 : 353,748.30 = 164,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,832.20/353,748.30 = 164,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,832.20x = 353,748.30 × 164,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,832.20x = 58,359,059,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359,059,795.22/235,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,460.10

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