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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,967.48, 322,914.82 and 132,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,967.48, 322,914.82 and 132,021.84 is: 182,212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,967.48 : 322,914.82 = 132,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,967.48/322,914.82 = 132,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,967.48x = 322,914.82 × 132,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,967.48x = 42,631,808,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631,808,699.67/233,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,212.54

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