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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,721.48, 652,269.90 and 235,182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,721.48, 652,269.90 and 235,182.42 is: 352,875.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,721.48 : 652,269.90 = 235,182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,721.48/652,269.90 = 235,182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,721.48x = 652,269.90 × 235,182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,721.48x = 153,402,413,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,402,413,575.16/434,721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,875.16

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