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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,225.44, 352,493.70 and 116,659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,225.44, 352,493.70 and 116,659.98 is: 174,819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,225.44 : 352,493.70 = 116,659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,225.44/352,493.70 = 116,659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,225.44x = 352,493.70 × 116,659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,225.44x = 41,121,907,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,121,907,992.13/235,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,819.14

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