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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,380.96, 354,162.66 and 159,300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,380.96, 354,162.66 and 159,300.28 is: 238,674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,380.96 : 354,162.66 = 159,300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,380.96/354,162.66 = 159,300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,380.96x = 354,162.66 × 159,300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,380.96x = 56,418,210,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,418,210,903.54/236,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,674.94

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