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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,924.52, 347,617.98 and 107,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,924.52, 347,617.98 and 107,005.48 is: 160,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,924.52 : 347,617.98 = 107,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,924.52/347,617.98 = 107,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,924.52x = 347,617.98 × 107,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,924.52x = 37,197,028,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,197,028,806.53/231,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,384.20

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