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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,313.60, 349,682.40 and 158,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,313.60, 349,682.40 and 158,433.60 is: 237,454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,313.60 : 349,682.40 = 158,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,313.60/349,682.40 = 158,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,313.60x = 349,682.40 × 158,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,313.60x = 55,401,441,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,401,441,488.64/233,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,454.83

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