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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,625.76, 325,157.76 and 128,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,625.76, 325,157.76 and 128,196 is: 176,907.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,625.76 : 325,157.76 = 128,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,625.76/325,157.76 = 128,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,625.76x = 325,157.76 × 128,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,625.76x = 41,683,924,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,683,924,200.96/235,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,907.33

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