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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,348.79, 350,159.28 and 98,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,348.79, 350,159.28 and 98,404.68 is: 147,664.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,348.79 : 350,159.28 = 98,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,348.79/350,159.28 = 98,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,348.79x = 350,159.28 × 98,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,348.79x = 34,457,311,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457,311,897.43/233,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,664.41

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