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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,139.60, 349,709.40 and 215,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,139.60, 349,709.40 and 215,254.80 is: 322,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,139.60 : 349,709.40 = 215,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,139.60/349,709.40 = 215,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,139.60x = 349,709.40 × 215,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,139.60x = 75,276,626,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,276,626,955.12/233,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,882.20

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