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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,638.23, 524,004.72 and 236,313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,638.23, 524,004.72 and 236,313.19 is: 326,176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,638.23 : 524,004.72 = 236,313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,638.23/524,004.72 = 236,313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,638.23x = 524,004.72 × 236,313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,638.23x = 123,829,225,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,829,225,648.25/379,638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,176.91

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