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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,629.80, 352,926.30 and 204,525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,629.80, 352,926.30 and 204,525.80 is: 306,338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,629.80 : 352,926.30 = 204,525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,629.80/352,926.30 = 204,525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,629.80x = 352,926.30 × 204,525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,629.80x = 72,182,533,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182,533,848.54/235,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,338.73

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