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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,115.20, 347,913.60 and 132,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,115.20, 347,913.60 and 132,323.20 is: 198,337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,115.20 : 347,913.60 = 132,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,115.20/347,913.60 = 132,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,115.20x = 347,913.60 × 132,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,115.20x = 46,037,040,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,037,040,875.52/232,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,337.04

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