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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,228.80, 348,256.80 and 91,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,228.80, 348,256.80 and 91,958.40 is: 137,903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,228.80 : 348,256.80 = 91,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,228.80/348,256.80 = 91,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,228.80x = 348,256.80 × 91,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,228.80x = 32,025,138,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025,138,117.12/232,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,903.39

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