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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,313.21, 233,477.87 and 118,307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,313.21, 233,477.87 and 118,307.35 is: 163,142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,313.21 : 233,477.87 = 118,307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,313.21/233,477.87 = 118,307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,313.21x = 233,477.87 × 118,307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,313.21x = 27,622,146,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622,146,908.11/169,313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,142.31

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