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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,851.62, 325,480.58 and 133,867.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,851.62, 325,480.58 and 133,867.54 is: 184,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,851.62 : 325,480.58 = 133,867.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,851.62/325,480.58 = 133,867.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,851.62x = 325,480.58 × 133,867.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,851.62x = 43,571,284,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,571,284,191.61/235,851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,740.24

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