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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,094.56, 321,698.95 and 131,124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,094.56, 321,698.95 and 131,124.31 is: 180,967.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,094.56 : 321,698.95 = 131,124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,094.56/321,698.95 = 131,124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,094.56x = 321,698.95 × 131,124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,094.56x = 42,182,551,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,182,551,714.42/233,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,967.56

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