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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,172.20, 352,656.24 and 85,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,172.20, 352,656.24 and 85,362.72 is: 128,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,172.20 : 352,656.24 = 85,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,172.20/352,656.24 = 85,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,172.20x = 352,656.24 × 85,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,172.20x = 30,103,695,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,103,695,871.37/235,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,007.03

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