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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,592.80, 486,014.40 and 235,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,592.80, 486,014.40 and 235,363.20 is: 352,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,592.80 : 486,014.40 = 235,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,592.80/486,014.40 = 235,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,592.80x = 486,014.40 × 235,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,592.80x = 114,389,904,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,389,904,430.08/324,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,410.48

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