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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,457.76, 352,987.56 and 102,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,457.76, 352,987.56 and 102,237.24 is: 153,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,457.76 : 352,987.56 = 102,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,457.76/352,987.56 = 102,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,457.76x = 352,987.56 × 102,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,457.76x = 36,088,473,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,088,473,888.73/235,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,269.42

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