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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,412.12, 353,007.18 and 85,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,412.12, 353,007.18 and 85,547 is: 128,280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,412.12 : 353,007.18 = 85,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,412.12/353,007.18 = 85,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,412.12x = 353,007.18 × 85,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,412.12x = 30,198,705,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,198,705,227.46/235,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,280.16

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