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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,157.18, 324,520.43 and 127,729.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,157.18, 324,520.43 and 127,729.31 is: 176,268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,157.18 : 324,520.43 = 127,729.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,157.18/324,520.43 = 127,729.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,157.18x = 324,520.43 × 127,729.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,157.18x = 41,450,768,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450,768,343.55/235,157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,268.35

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