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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,429.20, 525,827.40 and 160,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,429.20, 525,827.40 and 160,946.80 is: 241,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,429.20 : 525,827.40 = 160,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,429.20/525,827.40 = 160,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,429.20x = 525,827.40 × 160,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,429.20x = 84,630,237,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,630,237,382.32/350,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,504.52

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