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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,448.72, 322,123.68 and 131,468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,448.72, 322,123.68 and 131,468.82 is: 181,406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,448.72 : 322,123.68 = 131,468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,448.72/322,123.68 = 131,468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,448.72x = 322,123.68 × 131,468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,448.72x = 42,349,220,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349,220,103.66/233,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,406.95

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