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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,148.34, 352,729.20 and 57,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,148.34, 352,729.20 and 57,655.20 is: 86,484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,148.34 : 352,729.20 = 57,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,148.34/352,729.20 = 57,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,148.34x = 352,729.20 × 57,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,148.34x = 20,336,672,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,336,672,571.84/235,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,484.44

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