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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,114.80, 352,672.20 and 231,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,114.80, 352,672.20 and 231,615.60 is: 347,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,114.80 : 352,672.20 = 231,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,114.80/352,672.20 = 231,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,114.80x = 352,672.20 × 231,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,114.80x = 81,684,383,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,684,383,206.32/235,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,423.40

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