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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,007.72, 324,301.72 and 127,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,007.72, 324,301.72 and 127,575.44 is: 176,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,007.72 : 324,301.72 = 127,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,007.72/324,301.72 = 127,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,007.72x = 324,301.72 × 127,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,007.72x = 41,372,934,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372,934,621.76/235,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,049.26

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