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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,707.87, 325,270.62 and 128,275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,707.87, 325,270.62 and 128,275.59 is: 177,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,707.87 : 325,270.62 = 128,275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,707.87/325,270.62 = 128,275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,707.87x = 325,270.62 × 128,275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,707.87x = 41,724,280,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724,280,690.17/235,707.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,016.92

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