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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,145.72, 458,156.52 and 236,683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,145.72, 458,156.52 and 236,683.26 is: 326,477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,145.72 : 458,156.52 = 236,683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,145.72/458,156.52 = 236,683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,145.72x = 458,156.52 × 236,683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,145.72x = 108,437,978,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,437,978,743.86/332,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,477.12

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