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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,730.31, 325,314.78 and 128,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,730.31, 325,314.78 and 128,307.30 is: 177,067.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,730.31 : 325,314.78 = 128,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,730.31/325,314.78 = 128,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,730.31x = 325,314.78 × 128,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,730.31x = 41,740,261,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,740,261,071.89/235,730.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,067.86

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