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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,228.44, 352,498.20 and 116,662.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,228.44, 352,498.20 and 116,662.98 is: 174,823.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,228.44 : 352,498.20 = 116,662.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,228.44/352,498.20 = 116,662.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,228.44x = 352,498.20 × 116,662.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,228.44x = 41,123,490,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123,490,456.64/235,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,823.63

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