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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,001.24, 348,059.94 and 65,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,001.24, 348,059.94 and 65,789.24 is: 98,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,001.24 : 348,059.94 = 65,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,001.24/348,059.94 = 65,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,001.24x = 348,059.94 × 65,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,001.24x = 22,898,598,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898,598,927.05/232,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,700.33

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