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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,477.02, 350,319.21 and 113,480.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,477.02, 350,319.21 and 113,480.38 is: 170,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,477.02 : 350,319.21 = 113,480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,477.02/350,319.21 = 113,480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,477.02x = 350,319.21 × 113,480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,477.02x = 39,754,357,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754,357,072.10/233,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,270.96

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