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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,773.45, 324,747.55 and 181,221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,773.45, 324,747.55 and 181,221.29 is: 249,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,773.45 : 324,747.55 = 181,221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,773.45/324,747.55 = 181,221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,773.45x = 324,747.55 × 181,221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,773.45x = 58,851,169,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,851,169,935.34/235,773.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,608.98

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