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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,015.52, 1,020,011.76 and 236,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,015.52, 1,020,011.76 and 236,772 is: 355,153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,015.52 : 1,020,011.76 = 236,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,015.52/1,020,011.76 = 236,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,015.52x = 1,020,011.76 × 236,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,015.52x = 241,510,224,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,510,224,438.72/680,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,153.99

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