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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,795.08, 349,241.76 and 75,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,795.08, 349,241.76 and 75,133.44 is: 112,716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,795.08 : 349,241.76 = 75,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,795.08/349,241.76 = 75,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,795.08x = 349,241.76 × 75,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,795.08x = 26,239,734,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239,734,820.45/232,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,716.02

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