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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,948.32, 322,467.89 and 182,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,948.32, 322,467.89 and 182,870.94 is: 252,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,948.32 : 322,467.89 = 182,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,948.32/322,467.89 = 182,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,948.32x = 322,467.89 × 182,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,948.32x = 58,970,006,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,970,006,164.12/233,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,064.24

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