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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,539.54, 352,492.83 and 225,741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,539.54, 352,492.83 and 225,741.78 is: 337,830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,539.54 : 352,492.83 = 225,741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,539.54/352,492.83 = 225,741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,539.54x = 352,492.83 × 225,741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,539.54x = 79,572,358,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572,358,881.44/235,539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,830.15

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