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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,540.04, 352,493.58 and 225,742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,540.04, 352,493.58 and 225,742.28 is: 337,830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,540.04 : 352,493.58 = 225,742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,540.04/352,493.58 = 225,742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,540.04x = 352,493.58 × 225,742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,540.04x = 79,572,704,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572,704,434.56/235,540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,830.90

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