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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,526.65, 347,289.98 and 152,622.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,526.65, 347,289.98 and 152,622.43 is: 228,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,526.65 : 347,289.98 = 152,622.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,526.65/347,289.98 = 152,622.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,526.65x = 347,289.98 × 152,622.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,526.65x = 53,004,239,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,004,239,889.42/231,526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,933.64

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