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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,448.63, 348,480.78 and 88,324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,448.63, 348,480.78 and 88,324.62 is: 132,413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,448.63 : 348,480.78 = 88,324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,448.63/348,480.78 = 88,324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,448.63x = 348,480.78 × 88,324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,448.63x = 30,779,432,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,779,432,470.80/232,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,413.91

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