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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,897.91, 321,391.67 and 130,927.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,897.91, 321,391.67 and 130,927.67 is: 180,676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,897.91 : 321,391.67 = 130,927.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,897.91/321,391.67 = 130,927.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,897.91x = 321,391.67 × 130,927.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,897.91x = 42,079,062,510.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079,062,510.51/232,897.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,676.00

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