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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,729.98, 325,314.27 and 128,306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,729.98, 325,314.27 and 128,306.97 is: 177,067.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,729.98 : 325,314.27 = 128,306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,729.98/325,314.27 = 128,306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,729.98x = 325,314.27 × 128,306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,729.98x = 41,740,088,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,740,088,281.46/235,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,067.37

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