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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,302.83, 323,337.93 and 126,872.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,302.83, 323,337.93 and 126,872.83 is: 175,084.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,302.83 : 323,337.93 = 126,872.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,302.83/323,337.93 = 126,872.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,302.83x = 323,337.93 × 126,872.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,302.83x = 41,022,798,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,022,798,153.84/234,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,084.52

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