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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,020.82, 425,484.77 and 232,113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,020.82, 425,484.77 and 232,113.69 is: 320,630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,020.82 : 425,484.77 = 232,113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,020.82/425,484.77 = 232,113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,020.82x = 425,484.77 × 232,113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,020.82x = 98,760,840,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,760,840,003.50/308,020.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,630.40

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