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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,007.20, 347,751.60 and 132,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,007.20, 347,751.60 and 132,215.20 is: 198,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,007.20 : 347,751.60 = 132,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,007.20/347,751.60 = 132,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,007.20x = 347,751.60 × 132,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,007.20x = 45,978,047,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,978,047,344.32/232,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,175.09

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