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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,965.70, 472,448.55 and 236,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,965.70, 472,448.55 and 236,233.70 is: 354,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,965.70 : 472,448.55 = 236,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,965.70/472,448.55 = 236,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,965.70x = 472,448.55 × 236,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,965.70x = 111,608,269,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,608,269,026.14/314,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,350.55

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