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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,755.20, 350,632.80 and 115,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,755.20, 350,632.80 and 115,444.80 is: 173,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,755.20 : 350,632.80 = 115,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,755.20/350,632.80 = 115,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,755.20x = 350,632.80 × 115,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,755.20x = 40,478,733,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478,733,469.44/233,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,167.20

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