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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,579.84, 325,028.22 and 133,600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,579.84, 325,028.22 and 133,600.03 is: 184,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,579.84 : 325,028.22 = 133,600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,579.84/325,028.22 = 133,600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,579.84x = 325,028.22 × 133,600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,579.84x = 43,423,779,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423,779,942.85/235,579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,327.23

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