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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,155.24, 352,945.08 and 159,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,155.24, 352,945.08 and 159,069.76 is: 238,748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,155.24 : 352,945.08 = 159,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,155.24/352,945.08 = 159,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,155.24x = 352,945.08 × 159,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,155.24x = 56,142,889,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142,889,168.78/235,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,748.20

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