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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,747.33, 325,338.32 and 145,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,747.33, 325,338.32 and 145,155.56 is: 200,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,747.33 : 325,338.32 = 145,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,747.33/325,338.32 = 145,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,747.33x = 325,338.32 × 145,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,747.33x = 47,224,664,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,664,765.26/235,747.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,318.98

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