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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.70, 348,052.05 and 132,210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.70, 348,052.05 and 132,210.70 is: 198,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.70 : 348,052.05 = 132,210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.70/348,052.05 = 132,210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.70x = 348,052.05 × 132,210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.70x = 46,016,205,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016,205,166.94/232,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,343.40

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