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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,140.02, 348,287.92 and 89,989.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,140.02, 348,287.92 and 89,989.93 is: 135,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,140.02 : 348,287.92 = 89,989.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,140.02/348,287.92 = 89,989.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,140.02x = 348,287.92 × 89,989.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,140.02x = 31,342,403,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,342,403,791.91/232,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,015.08

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