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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,125.80, 352,688.70 and 231,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,125.80, 352,688.70 and 231,626.60 is: 347,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,125.80 : 352,688.70 = 231,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,125.80/352,688.70 = 231,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,125.80x = 352,688.70 × 231,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,125.80x = 81,692,084,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,692,084,439.42/235,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,439.90

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