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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,033.75, 322,964.82 and 126,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,033.75, 322,964.82 and 126,602.24 is: 174,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,033.75 : 322,964.82 = 126,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,033.75/322,964.82 = 126,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,033.75x = 322,964.82 × 126,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,033.75x = 40,888,068,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,888,068,038.37/234,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,710.13

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