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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,027.80, 348,041.70 and 121,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,027.80, 348,041.70 and 121,205.40 is: 181,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,027.80 : 348,041.70 = 121,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,027.80/348,041.70 = 121,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,027.80x = 348,041.70 × 121,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,027.80x = 42,184,533,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184,533,465.18/232,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,808.10

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