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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,032.93, 322,964.47 and 126,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,032.93, 322,964.47 and 126,602.70 is: 174,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,032.93 : 322,964.47 = 126,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,032.93/322,964.47 = 126,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,032.93x = 322,964.47 × 126,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,032.93x = 40,888,173,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,888,173,906.07/234,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,711.20

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