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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,479.20, 350,218.80 and 139,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,479.20, 350,218.80 and 139,000.80 is: 208,501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,479.20 : 350,218.80 = 139,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,479.20/350,218.80 = 139,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,479.20x = 350,218.80 × 139,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,479.20x = 48,680,693,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,680,693,375.04/233,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,501.20

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