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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,042.06, 352,703.20 and 85,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,042.06, 352,703.20 and 85,294.04 is: 127,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,042.06 : 352,703.20 = 85,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,042.06/352,703.20 = 85,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,042.06x = 352,703.20 × 85,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,042.06x = 30,083,480,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,480,848.93/235,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,991.90

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