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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,666.27, 318,327.30 and 133,862.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,666.27, 318,327.30 and 133,862.67 is: 184,735.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,666.27 : 318,327.30 = 133,862.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,666.27/318,327.30 = 133,862.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,666.27x = 318,327.30 × 133,862.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,666.27x = 42,612,142,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,142,311.89/230,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,735.04

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