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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,471.47, 322,238.79 and 151,901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,471.47, 322,238.79 and 151,901.65 is: 209,655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,471.47 : 322,238.79 = 151,901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,471.47/322,238.79 = 151,901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,471.47x = 322,238.79 × 151,901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,471.47x = 48,948,603,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,948,603,895.00/233,471.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,655.61

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