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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,756.92, 325,351.64 and 145,165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,756.92, 325,351.64 and 145,165.16 is: 200,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,756.92 : 325,351.64 = 145,165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,756.92/325,351.64 = 145,165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,756.92x = 325,351.64 × 145,165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,756.92x = 47,229,722,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,229,722,876.86/235,756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,332.29

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