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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,660.44, 348,301.74 and 143,627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,660.44, 348,301.74 and 143,627.67 is: 215,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,660.44 : 348,301.74 = 143,627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,660.44/348,301.74 = 143,627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,660.44x = 348,301.74 × 143,627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,660.44x = 50,025,767,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025,767,373.15/232,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,016.22

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