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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,858.60, 349,287.90 and 75,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,858.60, 349,287.90 and 75,092.20 is: 112,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,858.60 : 349,287.90 = 75,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,858.60/349,287.90 = 75,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,858.60x = 349,287.90 × 75,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,858.60x = 26,228,796,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228,796,844.38/232,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,638.30

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