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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,029.24, 348,792.06 and 120,554.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,029.24, 348,792.06 and 120,554.57 is: 180,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,029.24 : 348,792.06 = 120,554.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,029.24/348,792.06 = 120,554.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,029.24x = 348,792.06 × 120,554.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,029.24x = 42,048,476,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048,476,812.71/233,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,442.92

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