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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,632.44, 325,368.96 and 218,537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,632.44, 325,368.96 and 218,537.12 is: 301,763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,632.44 : 325,368.96 = 218,537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,632.44/325,368.96 = 218,537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,632.44x = 325,368.96 × 218,537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,632.44x = 71,105,195,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,105,195,455.80/235,632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,763.18

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