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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,583.62, 525,695.28 and 160,880.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,583.62, 525,695.28 and 160,880.67 is: 241,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,583.62 : 525,695.28 = 160,880.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,583.62/525,695.28 = 160,880.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,583.62x = 525,695.28 × 160,880.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,583.62x = 84,574,208,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,574,208,862.24/350,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,238.34

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