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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,357.91, 353,028.66 and 75,431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,357.91, 353,028.66 and 75,431.51 is: 113,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,357.91 : 353,028.66 = 75,431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,357.91/353,028.66 = 75,431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,357.91x = 353,028.66 × 75,431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,357.91x = 26,629,484,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,629,484,897.08/235,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,144.64

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