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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,385.67, 352,879.38 and 102,165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,385.67, 352,879.38 and 102,165.78 is: 153,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,385.67 : 352,879.38 = 102,165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,385.67/352,879.38 = 102,165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,385.67x = 352,879.38 × 102,165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,385.67x = 36,052,197,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052,197,103.62/235,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,162.24

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