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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,272.76, 323,294.96 and 126,842.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,272.76, 323,294.96 and 126,842.46 is: 175,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,272.76 : 323,294.96 = 126,842.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,272.76/323,294.96 = 126,842.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,272.76x = 323,294.96 × 126,842.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,272.76x = 41,007,528,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007,528,032.00/234,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,041.81

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