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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,231.16, 349,422.33 and 162,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,231.16, 349,422.33 and 162,003.30 is: 242,710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,231.16 : 349,422.33 = 162,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,231.16/349,422.33 = 162,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,231.16x = 349,422.33 × 162,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,231.16x = 56,607,570,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,607,570,553.69/233,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,710.15

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