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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,244.92, 413,861.58 and 236,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,244.92, 413,861.58 and 236,481.72 is: 325,969.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,244.92 : 413,861.58 = 236,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,244.92/413,861.58 = 236,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,244.92x = 413,861.58 × 236,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,244.92x = 97,870,698,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,870,698,280.32/300,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,969.54

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