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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,648.15, 320,972.69 and 152,122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,648.15, 320,972.69 and 152,122.81 is: 209,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,648.15 : 320,972.69 = 152,122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,648.15/320,972.69 = 152,122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,648.15x = 320,972.69 × 152,122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,648.15x = 48,827,268,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,827,268,338.49/232,648.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,876.02

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