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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,161.20, 349,741.80 and 149,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,161.20, 349,741.80 and 149,180.40 is: 223,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,161.20 : 349,741.80 = 149,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,161.20/349,741.80 = 149,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,161.20x = 349,741.80 × 149,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,161.20x = 52,174,621,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174,621,620.72/233,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,770.60

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