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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,499.70, 348,058.35 and 153,702.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,499.70, 348,058.35 and 153,702.90 is: 230,097.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,499.70 : 348,058.35 = 153,702.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,499.70/348,058.35 = 153,702.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,499.70x = 348,058.35 × 153,702.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,499.70x = 53,497,577,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,497,577,764.22/232,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,097.41

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