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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,426.80, 350,140.20 and 223,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,426.80, 350,140.20 and 223,188.40 is: 334,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,426.80 : 350,140.20 = 223,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,426.80/350,140.20 = 223,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,426.80x = 350,140.20 × 223,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,426.80x = 78,147,231,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,147,231,013.68/233,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,782.60

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