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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,447.08, 320,752.32 and 130,483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,447.08, 320,752.32 and 130,483.77 is: 180,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,447.08 : 320,752.32 = 130,483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,447.08/320,752.32 = 130,483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,447.08x = 320,752.32 × 130,483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,447.08x = 41,852,971,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852,971,460.53/232,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,053.77

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