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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,707.34, 325,269.90 and 128,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,707.34, 325,269.90 and 128,275.08 is: 177,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,707.34 : 325,269.90 = 128,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,707.34/325,269.90 = 128,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,707.34x = 325,269.90 × 128,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,707.34x = 41,724,022,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724,022,444.09/235,707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,016.22

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