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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,472.03, 654,259.02 and 236,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,472.03, 654,259.02 and 236,369.73 is: 354,311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,472.03 : 654,259.02 = 236,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,472.03/654,259.02 = 236,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,472.03x = 654,259.02 × 236,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,472.03x = 154,647,027,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,647,027,907.47/436,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,311.43

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