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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,175.04, 497,048.64 and 233,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,175.04, 497,048.64 and 233,072 is: 321,643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,175.04 : 497,048.64 = 233,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,175.04/497,048.64 = 233,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,175.04x = 497,048.64 × 233,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,175.04x = 115,848,120,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,848,120,622.08/360,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,643.94

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