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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,537.04, 352,489.08 and 225,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,537.04, 352,489.08 and 225,739.28 is: 337,826.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,537.04 : 352,489.08 = 225,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,537.04/352,489.08 = 225,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,537.04x = 352,489.08 × 225,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,537.04x = 79,570,631,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,570,631,127.06/235,537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,826.40

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