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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,002.35, 354,003.53 and 152,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,002.35, 354,003.53 and 152,021.55 is: 228,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,002.35 : 354,003.53 = 152,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,002.35/354,003.53 = 152,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,002.35x = 354,003.53 × 152,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,002.35x = 53,816,164,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816,164,575.96/236,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,032.33

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