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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,062.73, 323,006.40 and 132,109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,062.73, 323,006.40 and 132,109.65 is: 182,311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,062.73 : 323,006.40 = 132,109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,062.73/323,006.40 = 132,109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,062.73x = 323,006.40 × 132,109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,062.73x = 42,672,262,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672,262,451.76/234,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,311.22

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