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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,855.10, 350,782.65 and 162,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,855.10, 350,782.65 and 162,996.30 is: 244,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,855.10 : 350,782.65 = 162,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,855.10/350,782.65 = 162,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,855.10x = 350,782.65 × 162,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,855.10x = 57,176,274,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,176,274,054.20/233,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,494.45

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