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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,040.80, 347,974.80 and 91,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,040.80, 347,974.80 and 91,770.40 is: 137,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,040.80 : 347,974.80 = 91,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,040.80/347,974.80 = 91,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,040.80x = 347,974.80 × 91,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,040.80x = 31,933,786,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,786,585.92/232,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,621.43

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