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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,250.21, 321,929.28 and 146,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,250.21, 321,929.28 and 146,075.76 is: 201,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,250.21 : 321,929.28 = 146,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,250.21/321,929.28 = 146,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,250.21x = 321,929.28 × 146,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,250.21x = 47,026,064,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,026,064,242.25/233,250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,612.10

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