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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,359.70, 486,539.55 and 235,194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,359.70, 486,539.55 and 235,194.90 is: 352,792.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,359.70 : 486,539.55 = 235,194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,359.70/486,539.55 = 235,194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,359.70x = 486,539.55 × 235,194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,359.70x = 114,431,620,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,431,620,808.30/324,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,792.35

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