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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,346.07, 320,040.14 and 164,245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,346.07, 320,040.14 and 164,245.93 is: 226,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,346.07 : 320,040.14 = 164,245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,346.07/320,040.14 = 164,245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,346.07x = 320,040.14 × 164,245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,346.07x = 52,565,290,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,565,290,431.63/232,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,237.05

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