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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,164.62, 348,263.48 and 80,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,164.62, 348,263.48 and 80,298.72 is: 120,453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,164.62 : 348,263.48 = 80,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,164.62/348,263.48 = 80,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,164.62x = 348,263.48 × 80,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,164.62x = 27,965,111,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965,111,265.25/232,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,453.81

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