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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,270.73, 352,817.78 and 85,474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,270.73, 352,817.78 and 85,474.01 is: 128,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,270.73 : 352,817.78 = 85,474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,270.73/352,817.78 = 85,474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,270.73x = 352,817.78 × 85,474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,270.73x = 30,156,750,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156,750,028.53/235,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,178.93

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