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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,473.29, 354,074.90 and 147,550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,473.29, 354,074.90 and 147,550.41 is: 220,929.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,473.29 : 354,074.90 = 147,550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,473.29/354,074.90 = 147,550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,473.29x = 354,074.90 × 147,550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,473.29x = 52,243,895,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243,895,927.96/236,473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,929.37

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