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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,462.72, 324,940.08 and 128,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,462.72, 324,940.08 and 128,033.92 is: 176,687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,462.72 : 324,940.08 = 128,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,462.72/324,940.08 = 128,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,462.72x = 324,940.08 × 128,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,462.72x = 41,603,352,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,603,352,207.51/235,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,687.64

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