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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,212.97, 346,825.62 and 81,419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,212.97, 346,825.62 and 81,419.22 is: 122,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,212.97 : 346,825.62 = 81,419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,212.97/346,825.62 = 81,419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,212.97x = 346,825.62 × 81,419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,212.97x = 28,238,271,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238,271,456.42/231,212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,131.00

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