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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,513.22, 322,229.97 and 131,534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,513.22, 322,229.97 and 131,534.22 is: 181,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,513.22 : 322,229.97 = 131,534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,513.22/322,229.97 = 131,534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,513.22x = 322,229.97 × 131,534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,513.22x = 42,384,267,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384,267,764.57/233,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,506.93

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