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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,164.76, 323,067.72 and 132,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,164.76, 323,067.72 and 132,178.20 is: 182,360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,164.76 : 323,067.72 = 132,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,164.76/323,067.72 = 132,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,164.76x = 323,067.72 × 132,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,164.76x = 42,702,509,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,509,707.70/234,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,360.96

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