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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,448.67, 348,655.73 and 132,294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,448.67, 348,655.73 and 132,294.51 is: 198,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,448.67 : 348,655.73 = 132,294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,448.67/348,655.73 = 132,294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,448.67x = 348,655.73 × 132,294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,448.67x = 46,125,238,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,238,297.57/232,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,431.93

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