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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,656.44, 320,984.13 and 152,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,656.44, 320,984.13 and 152,131.10 is: 209,887.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,656.44 : 320,984.13 = 152,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,656.44/320,984.13 = 152,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,656.44x = 320,984.13 × 152,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,656.44x = 48,831,667,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,831,667,174.52/232,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,887.46

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