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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,214.92, 348,477.72 and 84,470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,214.92, 348,477.72 and 84,470.92 is: 126,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,214.92 : 348,477.72 = 84,470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,214.92/348,477.72 = 84,470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,214.92x = 348,477.72 × 84,470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,214.92x = 29,436,233,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,436,233,607.90/232,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,762.89

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