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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,795.28, 353,689.68 and 102,672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,795.28, 353,689.68 and 102,672.72 is: 154,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,795.28 : 353,689.68 = 102,672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,795.28/353,689.68 = 102,672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,795.28x = 353,689.68 × 102,672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,795.28x = 36,314,281,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,314,281,481.53/235,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,007.67

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