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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,133.22, 348,249.96 and 72,206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,133.22, 348,249.96 and 72,206.11 is: 108,324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,133.22 : 348,249.96 = 72,206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,133.22/348,249.96 = 72,206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,133.22x = 348,249.96 × 72,206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,133.22x = 25,145,774,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145,774,172.04/232,133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,324.76

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