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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,344.28, 348,537.21 and 90,186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,344.28, 348,537.21 and 90,186.22 is: 135,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,344.28 : 348,537.21 = 90,186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,344.28/348,537.21 = 90,186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,344.28x = 348,537.21 × 90,186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,344.28x = 31,433,253,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,433,253,499.25/232,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,287.40

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