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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,533.96, 325,029.92 and 133,568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,533.96, 325,029.92 and 133,568.73 is: 184,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,533.96 : 325,029.92 = 133,568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,533.96/325,029.92 = 133,568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,533.96x = 325,029.92 × 133,568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,533.96x = 43,413,832,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413,832,958.56/235,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,320.91

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