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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,247.20, 350,045.76 and 165,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,247.20, 350,045.76 and 165,770.96 is: 248,780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,247.20 : 350,045.76 = 165,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,247.20/350,045.76 = 165,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,247.20x = 350,045.76 × 165,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,247.20x = 58,027,421,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027,421,679.13/233,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,780.79

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