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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,164.63, 323,148.15 and 126,734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,164.63, 323,148.15 and 126,734.64 is: 174,894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,164.63 : 323,148.15 = 126,734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,164.63/323,148.15 = 126,734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,164.63x = 323,148.15 × 126,734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,164.63x = 40,954,062,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,954,062,841.18/234,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,894.32

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