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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,669.92, 349,073.64 and 74,894.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,669.92, 349,073.64 and 74,894.52 is: 112,363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,669.92 : 349,073.64 = 74,894.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,669.92/349,073.64 = 74,894.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,669.92x = 349,073.64 × 74,894.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,669.92x = 26,143,702,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143,702,712.45/232,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,363.91

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