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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,322.19, 324,751.77 and 144,731.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,322.19, 324,751.77 and 144,731.37 is: 199,733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,322.19 : 324,751.77 = 144,731.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,322.19/324,751.77 = 144,731.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,322.19x = 324,751.77 × 144,731.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,322.19x = 47,001,768,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001,768,582.02/235,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,733.69

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