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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,163.20, 349,744.80 and 149,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,163.20, 349,744.80 and 149,182.40 is: 223,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,163.20 : 349,744.80 = 149,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,163.20/349,744.80 = 149,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,163.20x = 349,744.80 × 149,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,163.20x = 52,175,768,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,768,651.52/233,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,773.60

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