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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,011.44, 325,659.24 and 135,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,011.44, 325,659.24 and 135,390 is: 186,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,011.44 : 325,659.24 = 135,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,011.44/325,659.24 = 135,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,011.44x = 325,659.24 × 135,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,011.44x = 44,091,004,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,091,004,503.60/236,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,817.23

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