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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,090.92, 321,574.36 and 131,092.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,090.92, 321,574.36 and 131,092.98 is: 180,857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,090.92 : 321,574.36 = 131,092.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,090.92/321,574.36 = 131,092.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,090.92x = 321,574.36 × 131,092.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,090.92x = 42,156,141,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156,141,143.99/233,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,857.07

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