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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,035.16, 324,368.60 and 133,078.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,035.16, 324,368.60 and 133,078.58 is: 183,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,035.16 : 324,368.60 = 133,078.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,035.16/324,368.60 = 133,078.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,035.16x = 324,368.60 × 133,078.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,035.16x = 43,166,512,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,166,512,684.59/235,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,659.81

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