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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,056.73, 320,176.55 and 133,915.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,056.73, 320,176.55 and 133,915.10 is: 184,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,056.73 : 320,176.55 = 133,915.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,056.73/320,176.55 = 133,915.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,056.73x = 320,176.55 × 133,915.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,056.73x = 42,876,474,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876,474,041.33/232,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,767.21

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