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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,802.72, 322,630.70 and 131,822.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,802.72, 322,630.70 and 131,822.91 is: 181,906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,802.72 : 322,630.70 = 131,822.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,802.72/322,630.70 = 131,822.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,802.72x = 322,630.70 × 131,822.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,802.72x = 42,530,117,070.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,530,117,070.22/233,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,906.00

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