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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,016.58, 352,638.46 and 146,247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,016.58, 352,638.46 and 146,247.06 is: 219,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,016.58 : 352,638.46 = 146,247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,016.58/352,638.46 = 146,247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,016.58x = 352,638.46 × 146,247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,016.58x = 51,572,338,017.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572,338,017.93/235,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,441.28

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