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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,262.44, 323,281.71 and 126,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,262.44, 323,281.71 and 126,832.46 is: 175,028.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,262.44 : 323,281.71 = 126,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,262.44/323,281.71 = 126,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,262.44x = 323,281.71 × 126,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,262.44x = 41,002,612,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,612,935.90/234,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,028.54

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