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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,794.80, 492,399.60 and 235,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,794.80, 492,399.60 and 235,723.68 is: 325,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,794.80 : 492,399.60 = 235,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,794.80/492,399.60 = 235,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,794.80x = 492,399.60 × 235,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,794.80x = 116,070,245,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,070,245,742.53/356,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,313.73

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