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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,955.25, 349,183.62 and 120,522.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,955.25, 349,183.62 and 120,522.21 is: 180,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,955.25 : 349,183.62 = 120,522.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,955.25/349,183.62 = 120,522.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,955.25x = 349,183.62 × 120,522.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,955.25x = 42,084,381,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,084,381,578.20/232,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,654.36

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