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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,741.03, 325,329.68 and 145,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,741.03, 325,329.68 and 145,149.27 is: 200,310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,741.03 : 325,329.68 = 145,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,741.03/325,329.68 = 145,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,741.03x = 325,329.68 × 145,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,741.03x = 47,221,364,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,221,364,432.07/235,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,310.33

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