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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,228.22, 348,360.95 and 99,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,228.22, 348,360.95 and 99,109.98 is: 148,672.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,228.22 : 348,360.95 = 99,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,228.22/348,360.95 = 99,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,228.22x = 348,360.95 × 99,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,228.22x = 34,526,047,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,526,047,035.06/232,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,672.92

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