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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,627.66, 348,719.88 and 74,745.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,627.66, 348,719.88 and 74,745.29 is: 112,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,627.66 : 348,719.88 = 74,745.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,627.66/348,719.88 = 74,745.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,627.66x = 348,719.88 × 74,745.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,627.66x = 26,065,169,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,065,169,711.46/232,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,046.74

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