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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,102.20, 348,189.30 and 98,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,102.20, 348,189.30 and 98,982.84 is: 148,489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,102.20 : 348,189.30 = 98,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,102.20/348,189.30 = 98,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,102.20x = 348,189.30 × 98,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,102.20x = 34,464,765,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464,765,771.61/232,102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,489.61

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