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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,410.53, 324,859.74 and 133,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,410.53, 324,859.74 and 133,445.40 is: 184,150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,410.53 : 324,859.74 = 133,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,410.53/324,859.74 = 133,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,410.53x = 324,859.74 × 133,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,410.53x = 43,351,037,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,351,037,948.20/235,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,150.81

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