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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,104.72, 324,393.84 and 139,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,104.72, 324,393.84 and 139,643.52 is: 192,677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,104.72 : 324,393.84 = 139,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,104.72/324,393.84 = 139,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,104.72x = 324,393.84 × 139,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,104.72x = 45,299,497,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299,497,683.92/235,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,677.96

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