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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,144.34, 348,314.93 and 126,840.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,144.34, 348,314.93 and 126,840.29 is: 190,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,144.34 : 348,314.93 = 126,840.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,144.34/348,314.93 = 126,840.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,144.34x = 348,314.93 × 126,840.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,144.34x = 44,180,367,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,367,920.42/232,144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,314.21

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