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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,079.20, 654,118.80 and 236,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,079.20, 654,118.80 and 236,495.20 is: 354,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,079.20 : 654,118.80 = 236,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,079.20/654,118.80 = 236,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,079.20x = 654,118.80 × 236,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,079.20x = 154,695,956,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,695,956,429.76/436,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,742.80

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