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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,036.92, 352,480.59 and 77,228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,036.92, 352,480.59 and 77,228.94 is: 115,818.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,036.92 : 352,480.59 = 77,228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,036.92/352,480.59 = 77,228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,036.92x = 352,480.59 × 77,228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,036.92x = 27,221,702,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,702,336.27/235,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,818.84

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