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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,121.76, 347,642.62 and 225,736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,121.76, 347,642.62 and 225,736.56 is: 338,079.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,121.76 : 347,642.62 = 225,736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,121.76/347,642.62 = 225,736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,121.76x = 347,642.62 × 225,736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,121.76x = 78,475,649,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,475,649,148.19/232,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,079.67

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