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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,510.24, 525,555.16 and 160,732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,510.24, 525,555.16 and 160,732.89 is: 241,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,510.24 : 525,555.16 = 160,732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,510.24/525,555.16 = 160,732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,510.24x = 525,555.16 × 160,732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,510.24x = 84,473,999,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,473,999,319.38/350,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,002.94

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