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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,110.80, 320,369.89 and 141,516.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,110.80, 320,369.89 and 141,516.73 is: 195,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,110.80 : 320,369.89 = 141,516.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,110.80/320,369.89 = 141,516.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,110.80x = 320,369.89 × 141,516.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,110.80x = 45,337,699,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337,699,223.26/232,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,327.83

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