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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,262.46, 323,281.80 and 126,832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,262.46, 323,281.80 and 126,832.50 is: 175,028.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,262.46 : 323,281.80 = 126,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,262.46/323,281.80 = 126,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,262.46x = 323,281.80 × 126,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,262.46x = 41,002,638,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,638,898.50/234,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,028.63

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