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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,808.15, 320,968.82 and 152,095.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,808.15, 320,968.82 and 152,095.43 is: 209,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,808.15 : 320,968.82 = 152,095.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,808.15/320,968.82 = 152,095.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,808.15x = 320,968.82 × 152,095.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,808.15x = 48,817,889,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,817,889,469.89/232,808.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,691.50

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