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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,470.64, 347,233.72 and 81,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,470.64, 347,233.72 and 81,680 is: 122,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,470.64 : 347,233.72 = 81,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,470.64/347,233.72 = 81,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,470.64x = 347,233.72 × 81,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,470.64x = 28,362,050,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362,050,249.60/231,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,529.80

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