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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,018.98, 348,776.68 and 120,544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,018.98, 348,776.68 and 120,544.32 is: 180,427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,018.98 : 348,776.68 = 120,544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,018.98/348,776.68 = 120,544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,018.98x = 348,776.68 × 120,544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,018.98x = 42,043,047,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,043,047,722.46/233,018.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,427.57

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