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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,072.44, 352,452.24 and 121,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,072.44, 352,452.24 and 121,291.20 is: 181,856.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,072.44 : 352,452.24 = 121,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,072.44/352,452.24 = 121,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,072.44x = 352,452.24 × 121,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,072.44x = 42,749,355,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,749,355,132.29/235,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,856.09

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