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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,047.60, 352,571.40 and 135,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,047.60, 352,571.40 and 135,514.80 is: 203,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,047.60 : 352,571.40 = 135,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,047.60/352,571.40 = 135,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,047.60x = 352,571.40 × 135,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,047.60x = 47,778,642,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778,642,756.72/235,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,272.20

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