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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,528.62, 347,292.93 and 152,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,528.62, 347,292.93 and 152,624.40 is: 228,936.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,528.62 : 347,292.93 = 152,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,528.62/347,292.93 = 152,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,528.62x = 347,292.93 × 152,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,528.62x = 53,005,374,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,005,374,335.49/231,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,936.59

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