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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,430.20, 353,145.30 and 204,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,430.20, 353,145.30 and 204,326.20 is: 306,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,430.20 : 353,145.30 = 204,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,430.20/353,145.30 = 204,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,430.20x = 353,145.30 × 204,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,430.20x = 72,156,837,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,156,837,196.86/235,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,489.30

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