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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,542.15, 325,079.67 and 133,604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,542.15, 325,079.67 and 133,604.55 is: 184,392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,542.15 : 325,079.67 = 133,604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,542.15/325,079.67 = 133,604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,542.15x = 325,079.67 × 133,604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,542.15x = 43,432,123,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432,123,024.50/235,542.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,392.15

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