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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,847.73, 349,161.03 and 106,450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,847.73, 349,161.03 and 106,450.47 is: 159,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,847.73 : 349,161.03 = 106,450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,847.73/349,161.03 = 106,450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,847.73x = 349,161.03 × 106,450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,847.73x = 37,168,355,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168,355,749.18/232,847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,625.16

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