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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,951.99, 325,618.73 and 128,521.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,951.99, 325,618.73 and 128,521.77 is: 177,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,951.99 : 325,618.73 = 128,521.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,951.99/325,618.73 = 128,521.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,951.99x = 325,618.73 × 128,521.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,951.99x = 41,849,095,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849,095,524.75/235,951.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,362.76

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