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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,609.04, 350,465.40 and 108,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,609.04, 350,465.40 and 108,882 is: 163,347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,609.04 : 350,465.40 = 108,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,609.04/350,465.40 = 108,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,609.04x = 350,465.40 × 108,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,609.04x = 38,159,373,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159,373,682.80/233,609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,347.16

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