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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,200.82, 352,855.95 and 77,430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,200.82, 352,855.95 and 77,430.64 is: 116,163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,200.82 : 352,855.95 = 77,430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,200.82/352,855.95 = 77,430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,200.82x = 352,855.95 × 77,430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,200.82x = 27,321,862,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,862,036.31/235,200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,163.97

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