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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,607.02, 322,448.98 and 146,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,607.02, 322,448.98 and 146,439.32 is: 202,130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,607.02 : 322,448.98 = 146,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,607.02/322,448.98 = 146,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,607.02x = 322,448.98 × 146,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,607.02x = 47,219,209,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,219,209,365.89/233,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,130.95

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