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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,055.02, 322,995.18 and 126,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,055.02, 322,995.18 and 126,625.02 is: 174,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,055.02 : 322,995.18 = 126,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,055.02/322,995.18 = 126,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,055.02x = 322,995.18 × 126,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,055.02x = 40,899,271,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,899,271,127.40/234,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,742.12

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