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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,012.80, 347,975.28 and 82,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,012.80, 347,975.28 and 82,247.04 is: 123,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,012.80 : 347,975.28 = 82,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,012.80/347,975.28 = 82,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,012.80x = 347,975.28 × 82,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,012.80x = 28,619,936,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619,936,773.17/232,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,354.99

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