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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,809.54, 325,423.01 and 128,385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,809.54, 325,423.01 and 128,385.46 is: 177,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,809.54 : 325,423.01 = 128,385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,809.54/325,423.01 = 128,385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,809.54x = 325,423.01 × 128,385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,809.54x = 41,779,582,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779,582,833.43/235,809.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,175.12

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