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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,265.60, 352,898.40 and 231,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,265.60, 352,898.40 and 231,377.60 is: 347,066.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,265.60 : 352,898.40 = 231,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,265.60/352,898.40 = 231,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,265.60x = 352,898.40 × 231,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,265.60x = 81,652,784,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,652,784,835.84/235,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,066.40

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