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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,233.16, 488,893.86 and 233,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,233.16, 488,893.86 and 233,355.24 is: 322,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,233.16 : 488,893.86 = 233,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,233.16/488,893.86 = 233,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,233.16x = 488,893.86 × 233,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,233.16x = 114,085,944,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,085,944,034.83/354,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,064.55

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