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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,522.10, 354,783.15 and 165,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,522.10, 354,783.15 and 165,663.30 is: 248,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,522.10 : 354,783.15 = 165,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,522.10/354,783.15 = 165,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,522.10x = 354,783.15 × 165,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,522.10x = 58,774,547,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,774,547,413.40/236,522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,494.95

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