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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,865.96, 554,798.94 and 236,808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,865.96, 554,798.94 and 236,808.88 is: 355,213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,865.96 : 554,798.94 = 236,808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,865.96/554,798.94 = 236,808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,865.96x = 554,798.94 × 236,808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,865.96x = 131,381,315,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,381,315,606.59/369,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,213.32

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