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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,343.72, 350,011.53 and 75,572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,343.72, 350,011.53 and 75,572.46 is: 113,357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,343.72 : 350,011.53 = 75,572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,343.72/350,011.53 = 75,572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,343.72x = 350,011.53 × 75,572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,343.72x = 26,451,232,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,232,350.46/233,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,357.38

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