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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,704.27, 325,272.74 and 128,275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,704.27, 325,272.74 and 128,275.59 is: 177,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,704.27 : 325,272.74 = 128,275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,704.27/325,272.74 = 128,275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,704.27x = 325,272.74 × 128,275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,704.27x = 41,724,551,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724,551,993.04/235,704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,020.77

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