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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,258.22, 323,275.93 and 126,828.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,258.22, 323,275.93 and 126,828.25 is: 175,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,258.22 : 323,275.93 = 126,828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,258.22/323,275.93 = 126,828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,258.22x = 323,275.93 × 126,828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,258.22x = 41,000,520,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,000,520,469.02/234,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,022.76

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