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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,610.40, 350,012.40 and 108,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,610.40, 350,012.40 and 108,695.20 is: 162,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,610.40 : 350,012.40 = 108,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,610.40/350,012.40 = 108,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,610.40x = 350,012.40 × 108,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,610.40x = 38,044,667,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044,667,820.48/233,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,855.20

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