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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,731.36, 325,309.25 and 128,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,731.36, 325,309.25 and 128,302.16 is: 177,056.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,731.36 : 325,309.25 = 128,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,731.36/325,309.25 = 128,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,731.36x = 325,309.25 × 128,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,731.36x = 41,737,879,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737,879,442.98/235,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,056.97

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