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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,618.22, 353,460.18 and 75,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,618.22, 353,460.18 and 75,699 is: 113,559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,618.22 : 353,460.18 = 75,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,618.22/353,460.18 = 75,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,618.22x = 353,460.18 × 75,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,618.22x = 26,756,581,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,756,581,787.33/235,618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,559.05

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