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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,708.83, 349,043.75 and 92,429.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,708.83, 349,043.75 and 92,429.79 is: 138,636.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,708.83 : 349,043.75 = 92,429.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,708.83/349,043.75 = 92,429.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,708.83x = 349,043.75 × 92,429.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,708.83x = 32,262,040,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,040,051.16/232,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,636.94

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