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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,348.70, 486,523.05 and 235,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,348.70, 486,523.05 and 235,183.90 is: 352,775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,348.70 : 486,523.05 = 235,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,348.70/486,523.05 = 235,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,348.70x = 486,523.05 × 235,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,348.70x = 114,422,388,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,422,388,338.90/324,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,775.85

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