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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,038.30, 352,557.45 and 224,799.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,038.30, 352,557.45 and 224,799.90 is: 337,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,038.30 : 352,557.45 = 224,799.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,038.30/352,557.45 = 224,799.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,038.30x = 352,557.45 × 224,799.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,038.30x = 79,254,879,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,254,879,504.26/235,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,199.85

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