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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,554.21, 348,222.34 and 152,339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,554.21, 348,222.34 and 152,339.91 is: 228,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,554.21 : 348,222.34 = 152,339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,554.21/348,222.34 = 152,339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,554.21x = 348,222.34 × 152,339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,554.21x = 53,048,158,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048,158,820.18/232,554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,110.94

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