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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,477.80, 354,716.70 and 148,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,477.80, 354,716.70 and 148,004.20 is: 222,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,477.80 : 354,716.70 = 148,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,477.80/354,716.70 = 148,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,477.80x = 354,716.70 × 148,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,477.80x = 52,499,561,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,499,561,410.14/236,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,006.30

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