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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,571.42, 322,328.58 and 126,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,571.42, 322,328.58 and 126,141.48 is: 174,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,571.42 : 322,328.58 = 126,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,571.42/322,328.58 = 126,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,571.42x = 322,328.58 × 126,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,571.42x = 40,659,004,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,004,127.50/233,571.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,075.25

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