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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,290.22, 348,416.19 and 164,542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,290.22, 348,416.19 and 164,542.43 is: 246,800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,290.22 : 348,416.19 = 164,542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,290.22/348,416.19 = 164,542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,290.22x = 348,416.19 × 164,542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,290.22x = 57,329,246,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,329,246,553.94/232,290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,800.09

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