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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,584.32, 325,226.80 and 181,748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,584.32, 325,226.80 and 181,748.48 is: 250,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,584.32 : 325,226.80 = 181,748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,584.32/325,226.80 = 181,748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,584.32x = 325,226.80 × 181,748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,584.32x = 59,109,476,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,109,476,555.26/235,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,905.82

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