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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,040.92, 322,975.50 and 126,610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,040.92, 322,975.50 and 126,610.70 is: 174,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,040.92 : 322,975.50 = 126,610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,040.92/322,975.50 = 126,610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,040.92x = 322,975.50 × 126,610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,040.92x = 40,892,154,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892,154,137.85/234,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,722.24

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