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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,264.24, 323,285.40 and 126,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,264.24, 323,285.40 and 126,835.44 is: 175,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,264.24 : 323,285.40 = 126,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,264.24/323,285.40 = 126,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,264.24x = 323,285.40 × 126,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,264.24x = 41,004,045,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,004,045,954.58/234,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,033.31

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