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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,563.80, 379,984.68 and 236,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,563.80, 379,984.68 and 236,061.24 is: 352,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,563.80 : 379,984.68 = 236,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,563.80/379,984.68 = 236,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,563.80x = 379,984.68 × 236,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,563.80x = 89,699,654,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,699,654,741.80/254,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,366.11

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