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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,853.43, 462,689.40 and 233,703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,853.43, 462,689.40 and 233,703.23 is: 321,961.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,853.43 : 462,689.40 = 233,703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,853.43/462,689.40 = 233,703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,853.43x = 462,689.40 × 233,703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,853.43x = 108,132,006,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,132,006,098.25/335,853.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,961.89

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