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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,417.80, 353,126.70 and 218,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,417.80, 353,126.70 and 218,137.80 is: 327,206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,417.80 : 353,126.70 = 218,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,417.80/353,126.70 = 218,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,417.80x = 353,126.70 × 218,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,417.80x = 77,030,281,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,030,281,459.26/235,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,206.70

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