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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,787.54, 353,684.98 and 131,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,787.54, 353,684.98 and 131,270.82 is: 196,908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,787.54 : 353,684.98 = 131,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,787.54/353,684.98 = 131,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,787.54x = 353,684.98 × 131,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,787.54x = 46,428,517,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,517,346.28/235,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,908.27

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