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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,258.29, 348,303.77 and 80,414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,258.29, 348,303.77 and 80,414.13 is: 120,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,258.29 : 348,303.77 = 80,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,258.29/348,303.77 = 80,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,258.29x = 348,303.77 × 80,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,258.29x = 28,008,544,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008,544,238.20/232,258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,592.23

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