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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,554.24, 325,068 and 134,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,554.24, 325,068 and 134,952 is: 186,235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,554.24 : 325,068 = 134,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,554.24/325,068 = 134,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,554.24x = 325,068 × 134,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,554.24x = 43,868,576,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868,576,736/235,554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,235.56

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