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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,442.48, 352,425.60 and 169,012.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,442.48, 352,425.60 and 169,012.35 is: 252,988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,442.48 : 352,425.60 = 169,012.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,442.48/352,425.60 = 169,012.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,442.48x = 352,425.60 × 169,012.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,442.48x = 59,564,278,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,564,278,856.16/235,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,988.67

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