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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,778.74, 325,374.68 and 128,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,778.74, 325,374.68 and 128,349.56 is: 177,122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,778.74 : 325,374.68 = 128,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,778.74/325,374.68 = 128,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,778.74x = 325,374.68 × 128,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,778.74x = 41,761,698,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761,698,147.45/235,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,122.41

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