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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,470.48, 326,336.19 and 129,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,470.48, 326,336.19 and 129,047.44 is: 178,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,470.48 : 326,336.19 = 129,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,470.48/326,336.19 = 129,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,470.48x = 326,336.19 × 129,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,470.48x = 42,112,849,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,112,849,898.85/236,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,089.25

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