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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,003.80, 348,005.70 and 226,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,003.80, 348,005.70 and 226,819.80 is: 340,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,003.80 : 348,005.70 = 226,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,003.80/348,005.70 = 226,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,003.80x = 348,005.70 × 226,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,003.80x = 78,934,583,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,934,583,272.86/232,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,229.70

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