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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,484.58, 324,958.83 and 133,516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,484.58, 324,958.83 and 133,516.89 is: 184,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,484.58 : 324,958.83 = 133,516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,484.58/324,958.83 = 133,516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,484.58x = 324,958.83 × 133,516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,484.58x = 43,387,492,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387,492,359.64/235,484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,247.70

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