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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,669.56, 348,990.42 and 82,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,669.56, 348,990.42 and 82,901.91 is: 124,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,669.56 : 348,990.42 = 82,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,669.56/348,990.42 = 82,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,669.56x = 348,990.42 × 82,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,669.56x = 28,931,972,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931,972,389.70/232,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,347.91

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