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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,786.60, 325,374.87 and 128,353.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,786.60, 325,374.87 and 128,353.87 is: 177,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,786.60 : 325,374.87 = 128,353.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,786.60/325,374.87 = 128,353.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,786.60x = 325,374.87 × 128,353.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,786.60x = 41,763,123,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763,123,765.25/235,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,122.55

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