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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,112.40, 352,150.20 and 124,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,112.40, 352,150.20 and 124,174.80 is: 185,988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,112.40 : 352,150.20 = 124,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,112.40/352,150.20 = 124,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,112.40x = 352,150.20 × 124,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,112.40x = 43,728,180,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,728,180,654.96/235,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,988.41

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