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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,003.24, 347,950.44 and 130,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,003.24, 347,950.44 and 130,844.92 is: 196,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,003.24 : 347,950.44 = 130,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,003.24/347,950.44 = 130,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,003.24x = 347,950.44 × 130,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,003.24x = 45,527,547,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527,547,485.76/232,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,236.69

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