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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,819.56, 349,226.82 and 164,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,819.56, 349,226.82 and 164,148.48 is: 246,220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,819.56 : 349,226.82 = 164,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,819.56/349,226.82 = 164,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,819.56x = 349,226.82 × 164,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,819.56x = 57,325,051,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,325,051,678.23/232,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,220.94

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