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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,145.52, 348,203.82 and 82,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,145.52, 348,203.82 and 82,366.14 is: 123,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,145.52 : 348,203.82 = 82,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,145.52/348,203.82 = 82,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,145.52x = 348,203.82 × 82,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,145.52x = 28,680,204,586.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680,204,586.65/232,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,544.08

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