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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,230.92, 413,842.26 and 236,467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,230.92, 413,842.26 and 236,467.72 is: 325,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,230.92 : 413,842.26 = 236,467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,230.92/413,842.26 = 236,467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,230.92x = 413,842.26 × 236,467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,230.92x = 97,860,335,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,860,335,661.85/300,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,950.22

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