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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,424.10, 349,844.55 and 171,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,424.10, 349,844.55 and 171,021.70 is: 256,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,424.10 : 349,844.55 = 171,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,424.10/349,844.55 = 171,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,424.10x = 349,844.55 × 171,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,424.10x = 59,831,009,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,831,009,676.74/233,424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,318.90

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