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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,179.80, 349,750.26 and 139,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,179.80, 349,750.26 and 139,617.24 is: 209,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,179.80 : 349,750.26 = 139,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,179.80/349,750.26 = 139,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,179.80x = 349,750.26 × 139,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,179.80x = 48,831,165,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,831,165,990.48/233,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,414.22

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