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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,700.22, 325,273.64 and 133,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,700.22, 325,273.64 and 133,729.98 is: 184,551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,700.22 : 325,273.64 = 133,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,700.22/325,273.64 = 133,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,700.22x = 325,273.64 × 133,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,700.22x = 43,498,835,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,498,835,483.30/235,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,551.53

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