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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,073.29, 348,127.76 and 98,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,073.29, 348,127.76 and 98,954.25 is: 148,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,073.29 : 348,127.76 = 98,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,073.29/348,127.76 = 98,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,073.29x = 348,127.76 × 98,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,073.29x = 34,448,721,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448,721,394.98/232,073.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,438.98

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