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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,308.28, 348,156.24 and 91,990.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,308.28, 348,156.24 and 91,990.36 is: 137,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,308.28 : 348,156.24 = 91,990.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,308.28/348,156.24 = 91,990.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,308.28x = 348,156.24 × 91,990.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,308.28x = 32,027,017,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027,017,853.85/232,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,864.30

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