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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,826.15, 325,423.67 and 133,853.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,826.15, 325,423.67 and 133,853.69 is: 184,708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,826.15 : 325,423.67 = 133,853.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,826.15/325,423.67 = 133,853.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,826.15x = 325,423.67 × 133,853.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,826.15x = 43,559,157,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,559,157,356.62/235,826.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,708.77

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