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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,074.91, 349,369.23 and 158,200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,074.91, 349,369.23 and 158,200.94 is: 237,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,074.91 : 349,369.23 = 158,200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,074.91/349,369.23 = 158,200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,074.91x = 349,369.23 × 158,200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,074.91x = 55,270,540,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,270,540,593.08/233,074.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,136.38

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