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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,415.20, 353,122.80 and 204,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,415.20, 353,122.80 and 204,311.20 is: 306,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,415.20 : 353,122.80 = 204,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,415.20/353,122.80 = 204,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,415.20x = 353,122.80 × 204,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,415.20x = 72,146,943,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,146,943,015.36/235,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,466.80

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