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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,465.11, 348,364.72 and 132,418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,465.11, 348,364.72 and 132,418.75 is: 198,438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,465.11 : 348,364.72 = 132,418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,465.11/348,364.72 = 132,418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,465.11x = 348,364.72 × 132,418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,465.11x = 46,130,021,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,021,086.72/232,465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,438.47

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