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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,289.61, 523,523.97 and 235,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,289.61, 523,523.97 and 235,964.16 is: 325,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,289.61 : 523,523.97 = 235,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,289.61/523,523.97 = 235,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,289.61x = 523,523.97 × 235,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,289.61x = 123,532,893,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,532,893,820.92/379,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,695.43

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