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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,230.68, 348,465.90 and 99,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,230.68, 348,465.90 and 99,075.20 is: 148,663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,230.68 : 348,465.90 = 99,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,230.68/348,465.90 = 99,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,230.68x = 348,465.90 × 99,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,230.68x = 34,524,328,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524,328,735.68/232,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,663.94

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