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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,859.22, 325,477.08 and 128,426.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,859.22, 325,477.08 and 128,426.58 is: 177,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,859.22 : 325,477.08 = 128,426.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,859.22/325,477.08 = 128,426.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,859.22x = 325,477.08 × 128,426.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,859.22x = 41,799,908,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799,908,252.79/235,859.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,223.97

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