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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,235.22, 352,852.83 and 85,447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,235.22, 352,852.83 and 85,447.59 is: 128,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,235.22 : 352,852.83 = 85,447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,235.22/352,852.83 = 85,447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,235.22x = 352,852.83 × 85,447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,235.22x = 30,150,423,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150,423,948.18/235,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,171.39

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