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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,141.70, 349,712.55 and 149,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,141.70, 349,712.55 and 149,160.90 is: 223,741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,141.70 : 349,712.55 = 149,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,141.70/349,712.55 = 149,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,141.70x = 349,712.55 × 149,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,141.70x = 52,163,438,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,163,438,699.30/233,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,741.35

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