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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,056.52, 322,997.85 and 126,626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,056.52, 322,997.85 and 126,626.58 is: 174,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,056.52 : 322,997.85 = 126,626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,056.52/322,997.85 = 126,626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,056.52x = 322,997.85 × 126,626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,056.52x = 40,900,113,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,900,113,092.85/234,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,744.60

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