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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,449.48, 322,190.94 and 131,494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,449.48, 322,190.94 and 131,494.96 is: 181,480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,449.48 : 322,190.94 = 131,494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,449.48/322,190.94 = 131,494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,449.48x = 322,190.94 × 131,494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,449.48x = 42,366,484,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,366,484,767.66/233,449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,480.31

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