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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,241.55, 352,875.85 and 66,748.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,241.55, 352,875.85 and 66,748.70 is: 100,126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,241.55 : 352,875.85 = 66,748.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,241.55/352,875.85 = 66,748.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,241.55x = 352,875.85 × 66,748.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,241.55x = 23,554,002,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554,002,484.52/235,241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,126.88

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