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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,410.04, 348,615.06 and 162,426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,410.04, 348,615.06 and 162,426.04 is: 243,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,410.04 : 348,615.06 = 162,426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,410.04/348,615.06 = 162,426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,410.04x = 348,615.06 × 162,426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,410.04x = 56,624,163,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,624,163,680.16/232,410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,639.06

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