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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,231.72, 352,571.10 and 182,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,231.72, 352,571.10 and 182,147.56 is: 273,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,231.72 : 352,571.10 = 182,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,231.72/352,571.10 = 182,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,231.72x = 352,571.10 × 182,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,231.72x = 64,219,965,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219,965,591.52/235,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,007.25

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