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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,377.70, 354,632.16 and 131,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,377.70, 354,632.16 and 131,270.48 is: 196,942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,377.70 : 354,632.16 = 131,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,377.70/354,632.16 = 131,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,377.70x = 354,632.16 × 131,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,377.70x = 46,552,733,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,552,733,866.64/236,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,942.16

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