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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,467.55, 348,537.30 and 106,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,467.55, 348,537.30 and 106,168.30 is: 159,177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,467.55 : 348,537.30 = 106,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,467.55/348,537.30 = 106,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,467.55x = 348,537.30 × 106,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,467.55x = 37,003,612,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,003,612,627.59/232,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,177.54

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