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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,027.96, 322,958.64 and 132,075.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,027.96, 322,958.64 and 132,075.15 is: 182,263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,027.96 : 322,958.64 = 132,075.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,027.96/322,958.64 = 132,075.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,027.96x = 322,958.64 × 132,075.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,027.96x = 42,654,810,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654,810,821.80/234,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,263.74

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