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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,264.40, 349,090.20 and 139,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,264.40, 349,090.20 and 139,837.20 is: 209,272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,264.40 : 349,090.20 = 139,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,264.40/349,090.20 = 139,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,264.40x = 349,090.20 × 139,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,264.40x = 48,815,796,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,815,796,115.44/233,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,272.38

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