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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,612.80, 352,900.80 and 204,508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,612.80, 352,900.80 and 204,508.80 is: 306,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,612.80 : 352,900.80 = 204,508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,612.80/352,900.80 = 204,508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,612.80x = 352,900.80 × 204,508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,612.80x = 72,171,319,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,171,319,127.04/235,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,313.24

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