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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,649.82, 321,056.82 and 130,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,649.82, 321,056.82 and 130,675.44 is: 180,332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,649.82 : 321,056.82 = 130,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,649.82/321,056.82 = 130,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,649.82x = 321,056.82 × 130,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,649.82x = 41,954,241,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954,241,218.50/232,649.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,332.15

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