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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,759.48, 353,635.72 and 58,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,759.48, 353,635.72 and 58,266.48 is: 87,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,759.48 : 353,635.72 = 58,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,759.48/353,635.72 = 58,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,759.48x = 353,635.72 × 58,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,759.48x = 20,605,108,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605,108,606.67/235,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,398.85

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