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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,164.16, 348,246.24 and 153,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,164.16, 348,246.24 and 153,259.90 is: 229,889.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,164.16 : 348,246.24 = 153,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,164.16/348,246.24 = 153,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,164.16x = 348,246.24 × 153,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,164.16x = 53,372,183,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,372,183,917.78/232,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,889.85

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