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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,017.98, 348,775.18 and 120,543.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,017.98, 348,775.18 and 120,543.32 is: 180,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,017.98 : 348,775.18 = 120,543.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,017.98/348,775.18 = 120,543.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,017.98x = 348,775.18 × 120,543.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,017.98x = 42,042,518,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042,518,130.80/233,017.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,426.07

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