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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,139.22, 498,238.29 and 233,884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,139.22, 498,238.29 and 233,884.98 is: 322,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,139.22 : 498,238.29 = 233,884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,139.22/498,238.29 = 233,884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,139.22x = 498,238.29 × 233,884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,139.22x = 116,530,452,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,530,452,491.88/361,139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,674.60

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