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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,271.55, 352,708.89 and 102,051.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,271.55, 352,708.89 and 102,051.46 is: 152,991.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,271.55 : 352,708.89 = 102,051.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,271.55/352,708.89 = 102,051.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,271.55x = 352,708.89 × 102,051.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,271.55x = 35,994,457,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,994,457,179.48/235,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,991.12

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