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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,573.24, 353,362.74 and 130,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,573.24, 353,362.74 and 130,597.24 is: 195,897.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,573.24 : 353,362.74 = 130,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,573.24/353,362.74 = 130,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,573.24x = 353,362.74 × 130,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,573.24x = 46,148,198,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,198,562.84/235,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,897.46

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