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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,028.36, 348,790.75 and 120,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,028.36, 348,790.75 and 120,553.70 is: 180,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,028.36 : 348,790.75 = 120,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,028.36/348,790.75 = 120,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,028.36x = 348,790.75 × 120,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,028.36x = 42,048,013,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048,013,392.94/233,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,441.61

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