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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,866.74, 349,049.08 and 112,669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,866.74, 349,049.08 and 112,669.74 is: 168,883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,866.74 : 349,049.08 = 112,669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,866.74/349,049.08 = 112,669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,866.74x = 349,049.08 × 112,669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,866.74x = 39,327,269,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,269,090.84/232,866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,883.15

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