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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,271.65, 321,925.13 and 131,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,271.65, 321,925.13 and 131,303.70 is: 181,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,271.65 : 321,925.13 = 131,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,271.65/321,925.13 = 131,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,271.65x = 321,925.13 × 131,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,271.65x = 42,269,960,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269,960,035.46/233,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,204.88

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