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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,332.22, 324,765.60 and 144,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,332.22, 324,765.60 and 144,741.40 is: 199,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,332.22 : 324,765.60 = 144,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,332.22/324,765.60 = 144,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,332.22x = 324,765.60 × 144,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,332.22x = 47,007,027,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,007,027,615.84/235,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,747.52

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