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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,670.88, 321,073.47 and 130,700.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,670.88, 321,073.47 and 130,700.63 is: 180,359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,670.88 : 321,073.47 = 130,700.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,670.88/321,073.47 = 130,700.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,670.88x = 321,073.47 × 130,700.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,670.88x = 41,964,505,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964,505,607.97/232,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,359.94

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