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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,884.13, 322,760.99 and 130,522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,884.13, 322,760.99 and 130,522.73 is: 180,121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,884.13 : 322,760.99 = 130,522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,884.13/322,760.99 = 130,522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,884.13x = 322,760.99 × 130,522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,884.13x = 42,127,644,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127,644,264.80/233,884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,121.86

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