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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,579.14, 325,104.48 and 128,154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,579.14, 325,104.48 and 128,154.96 is: 176,856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,579.14 : 325,104.48 = 128,154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,579.14/325,104.48 = 128,154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,579.14x = 325,104.48 × 128,154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,579.14x = 41,663,751,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,663,751,630.22/235,579.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,856.71

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