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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,672.40, 352,644.60 and 173,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,672.40, 352,644.60 and 173,464.40 is: 259,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,672.40 : 352,644.60 = 173,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,672.40/352,644.60 = 173,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,672.40x = 352,644.60 × 173,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,672.40x = 61,171,283,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,171,283,952.24/235,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,560.66

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