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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,654.10, 350,481.15 and 145,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,654.10, 350,481.15 and 145,007.70 is: 217,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,654.10 : 350,481.15 = 145,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,654.10/350,481.15 = 145,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,654.10x = 350,481.15 × 145,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,654.10x = 50,822,465,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,822,465,454.86/233,654.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,511.55

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