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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,043.70, 352,565.55 and 209,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,043.70, 352,565.55 and 209,455.80 is: 314,183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,043.70 : 352,565.55 = 209,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,043.70/352,565.55 = 209,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,043.70x = 352,565.55 × 209,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,043.70x = 73,846,899,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,846,899,327.69/235,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,183.70

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