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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,647.43, 322,434.71 and 131,674.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,647.43, 322,434.71 and 131,674.47 is: 181,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,647.43 : 322,434.71 = 131,674.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,647.43/322,434.71 = 131,674.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,647.43x = 322,434.71 × 131,674.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,647.43x = 42,456,418,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,456,418,890.48/233,647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,711.48

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