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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,507.68, 324,997.25 and 128,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,507.68, 324,997.25 and 128,078.60 is: 176,746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,507.68 : 324,997.25 = 128,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,507.68/324,997.25 = 128,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,507.68x = 324,997.25 × 128,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,507.68x = 41,625,190,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625,190,518.47/235,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,746.64

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