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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,899.41, 349,099.96 and 120,466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,899.41, 349,099.96 and 120,466.43 is: 180,570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,899.41 : 349,099.96 = 120,466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,899.41/349,099.96 = 120,466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,899.41x = 349,099.96 × 120,466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,899.41x = 42,054,825,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054,825,382.68/232,899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,570.77

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