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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,514.81, 348,805.02 and 74,690.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,514.81, 348,805.02 and 74,690.36 is: 112,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,514.81 : 348,805.02 = 74,690.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,514.81/348,805.02 = 74,690.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,514.81x = 348,805.02 × 74,690.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,514.81x = 26,052,372,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052,372,513.61/232,514.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,046.08

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