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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,229.60, 352,434.80 and 152,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,229.60, 352,434.80 and 152,080.80 is: 227,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,229.60 : 352,434.80 = 152,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,229.60/352,434.80 = 152,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,229.60x = 352,434.80 × 152,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,229.60x = 53,598,566,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,598,566,331.84/235,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,856.39

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