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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,747.80, 349,121.70 and 223,890.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,747.80, 349,121.70 and 223,890.45 is: 335,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,747.80 : 349,121.70 = 223,890.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,747.80/349,121.70 = 223,890.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,747.80x = 349,121.70 × 223,890.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,747.80x = 78,165,014,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,165,014,517.77/232,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,835.68

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