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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,415.99, 348,771.44 and 99,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,415.99, 348,771.44 and 99,297.26 is: 149,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,415.99 : 348,771.44 = 99,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,415.99/348,771.44 = 99,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,415.99x = 348,771.44 × 99,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,415.99x = 34,632,046,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,632,046,862.64/232,415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,008.89

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