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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,426.80, 350,140.20 and 115,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,426.80, 350,140.20 and 115,328.80 is: 172,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,426.80 : 350,140.20 = 115,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,426.80/350,140.20 = 115,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,426.80x = 350,140.20 × 115,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,426.80x = 40,381,249,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,381,249,097.76/233,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,993.20

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