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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,599.52, 483,729.36 and 236,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,599.52, 483,729.36 and 236,039.60 is: 325,668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,599.52 : 483,729.36 = 236,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,599.52/483,729.36 = 236,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,599.52x = 483,729.36 × 236,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,599.52x = 114,179,284,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,179,284,642.66/350,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,668.69

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