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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,501.70, 353,252.55 and 182,948.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,501.70, 353,252.55 and 182,948.90 is: 274,423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,501.70 : 353,252.55 = 182,948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,501.70/353,252.55 = 182,948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,501.70x = 353,252.55 × 182,948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,501.70x = 64,627,165,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627,165,444.70/235,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,423.35

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