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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,825.67, 348,946.46 and 99,549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,825.67, 348,946.46 and 99,549.48 is: 149,199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,825.67 : 348,946.46 = 99,549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,825.67/348,946.46 = 99,549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,825.67x = 348,946.46 × 99,549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,825.67x = 34,737,438,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,737,438,640.84/232,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,199.35

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