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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,734.94, 348,413.48 and 143,702.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,734.94, 348,413.48 and 143,702.18 is: 215,127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,734.94 : 348,413.48 = 143,702.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,734.94/348,413.48 = 143,702.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,734.94x = 348,413.48 × 143,702.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,734.94x = 50,067,776,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,067,776,617.39/232,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,127.89

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