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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,039.69, 352,699.63 and 85,291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,039.69, 352,699.63 and 85,291.67 is: 127,988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,039.69 : 352,699.63 = 85,291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,039.69/352,699.63 = 85,291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,039.69x = 352,699.63 × 85,291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,039.69x = 30,082,338,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082,338,474.35/235,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,988.34

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