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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,023.70, 348,035.55 and 161,164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,023.70, 348,035.55 and 161,164.90 is: 241,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,023.70 : 348,035.55 = 161,164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,023.70/348,035.55 = 161,164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,023.70x = 348,035.55 × 161,164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,023.70x = 56,091,114,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,091,114,612.20/232,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,747.35

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