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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,407.80, 350,111.70 and 228,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,407.80, 350,111.70 and 228,223.80 is: 342,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,407.80 : 350,111.70 = 228,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,407.80/350,111.70 = 228,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,407.80x = 350,111.70 × 228,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,407.80x = 79,903,822,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,903,822,598.46/233,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,335.70

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