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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,954.55, 321,473.73 and 130,980.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,954.55, 321,473.73 and 130,980.11 is: 180,750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,954.55 : 321,473.73 = 130,980.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,954.55/321,473.73 = 130,980.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,954.55x = 321,473.73 × 130,980.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,954.55x = 42,106,664,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,106,664,472.84/232,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,750.55

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