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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,084.82, 352,626.45 and 85,324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,084.82, 352,626.45 and 85,324.91 is: 127,987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,084.82 : 352,626.45 = 85,324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,084.82/352,626.45 = 85,324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,084.82x = 352,626.45 × 85,324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,084.82x = 30,087,818,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087,818,346.74/235,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,987.08

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