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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,426.65, 352,679.18 and 141,653.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,426.65, 352,679.18 and 141,653.85 is: 212,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,426.65 : 352,679.18 = 141,653.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,426.65/352,679.18 = 141,653.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,426.65x = 352,679.18 × 141,653.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,426.65x = 49,958,362,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,958,362,953.57/235,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,203.52

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