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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,033.28, 348,797.94 and 120,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,033.28, 348,797.94 and 120,558.60 is: 180,448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,033.28 : 348,797.94 = 120,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,033.28/348,797.94 = 120,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,033.28x = 348,797.94 × 120,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,033.28x = 42,050,591,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,050,591,329.28/233,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,448.87

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