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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,674.80, 350,512.20 and 144,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,674.80, 350,512.20 and 144,639.60 is: 216,959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,674.80 : 350,512.20 = 144,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,674.80/350,512.20 = 144,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,674.80x = 350,512.20 × 144,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,674.80x = 50,697,944,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,697,944,403.12/233,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,959.40

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