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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,621.80, 350,513.98 and 73,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,621.80, 350,513.98 and 73,722.40 is: 110,609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,621.80 : 350,513.98 = 73,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,621.80/350,513.98 = 73,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,621.80x = 350,513.98 × 73,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,621.80x = 25,840,731,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840,731,839.15/233,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,609.25

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