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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,268.55, 352,704.39 and 102,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,268.55, 352,704.39 and 102,048.46 is: 152,986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,268.55 : 352,704.39 = 102,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,268.55/352,704.39 = 102,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,268.55x = 352,704.39 × 102,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,268.55x = 35,992,939,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992,939,834.74/235,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,986.62

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