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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,458.92, 324,931.71 and 128,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,458.92, 324,931.71 and 128,029.04 is: 176,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,458.92 : 324,931.71 = 128,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,458.92/324,931.71 = 128,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,458.92x = 324,931.71 × 128,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,458.92x = 41,600,694,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,600,694,896.86/235,458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,679.21

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