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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,452.80, 354,679.20 and 96,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,452.80, 354,679.20 and 96,139.20 is: 144,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,452.80 : 354,679.20 = 96,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,452.80/354,679.20 = 96,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,452.80x = 354,679.20 × 96,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,452.80x = 34,098,574,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,098,574,544.64/236,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,208.80

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