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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,745.56, 325,335.90 and 145,153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,745.56, 325,335.90 and 145,153.79 is: 200,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,745.56 : 325,335.90 = 145,153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,745.56/325,335.90 = 145,153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,745.56x = 325,335.90 × 145,153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,745.56x = 47,223,738,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223,738,908.06/235,745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,316.56

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