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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,406.84, 308,252.50 and 132,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,406.84, 308,252.50 and 132,792.92 is: 183,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,406.84 : 308,252.50 = 132,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,406.84/308,252.50 = 132,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,406.84x = 308,252.50 × 132,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,406.84x = 40,933,749,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,933,749,572.30/223,406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,225.14

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