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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,282.93, 323,310.87 and 126,853.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,282.93, 323,310.87 and 126,853.98 is: 175,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,282.93 : 323,310.87 = 126,853.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,282.93/323,310.87 = 126,853.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,282.93x = 323,310.87 × 126,853.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,282.93x = 41,013,270,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013,270,636.76/234,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,058.72

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