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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,896.98, 674,709.24 and 236,549.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,896.98, 674,709.24 and 236,549.97 is: 354,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,896.98 : 674,709.24 = 236,549.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,896.98/674,709.24 = 236,549.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,896.98x = 674,709.24 × 236,549.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,896.98x = 159,602,451,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,602,451,367.79/449,896.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,753.33

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