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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,462.40, 352,963.20 and 95,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,462.40, 352,963.20 and 95,033.60 is: 142,457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,462.40 : 352,963.20 = 95,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,462.40/352,963.20 = 95,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,462.40x = 352,963.20 × 95,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,462.40x = 33,543,363,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543,363,563.52/235,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,457.41

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