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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,107.75, 352,315.92 and 138,945.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,107.75, 352,315.92 and 138,945.99 is: 208,214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,107.75 : 352,315.92 = 138,945.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,107.75/352,315.92 = 138,945.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,107.75x = 352,315.92 × 138,945.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,107.75x = 48,952,884,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,952,884,297.16/235,107.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,214.68

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