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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,651.44, 348,288.26 and 143,618.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,651.44, 348,288.26 and 143,618.67 is: 215,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,651.44 : 348,288.26 = 143,618.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,651.44/348,288.26 = 143,618.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,651.44x = 348,288.26 × 143,618.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,651.44x = 50,020,695,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,020,695,959.72/232,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,002.74

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