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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,230.72, 352,569.60 and 182,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,230.72, 352,569.60 and 182,146.56 is: 273,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,230.72 : 352,569.60 = 182,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,230.72/352,569.60 = 182,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,230.72x = 352,569.60 × 182,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,230.72x = 64,219,339,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219,339,800.58/235,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,005.75

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