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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,651.20, 365,671.68 and 235,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,651.20, 365,671.68 and 235,875.20 is: 354,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,651.20 : 365,671.68 = 235,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,651.20/365,671.68 = 235,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,651.20x = 365,671.68 × 235,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,651.20x = 86,252,880,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,252,880,654.34/243,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,001.46

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