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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,269.20, 487,903.80 and 236,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,269.20, 487,903.80 and 236,104.40 is: 354,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,269.20 : 487,903.80 = 236,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,269.20/487,903.80 = 236,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,269.20x = 487,903.80 × 236,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,269.20x = 115,196,233,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,196,233,956.72/325,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,156.60

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