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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,116.75, 347,635.13 and 225,731.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,116.75, 347,635.13 and 225,731.55 is: 338,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,116.75 : 347,635.13 = 225,731.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,116.75/347,635.13 = 225,731.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,116.75x = 347,635.13 × 225,731.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,116.75x = 78,472,215,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,472,215,600.69/232,116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,072.18

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