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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,304.83, 323,340.69 and 126,874.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,304.83, 323,340.69 and 126,874.83 is: 175,087.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,304.83 : 323,340.69 = 126,874.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,304.83/323,340.69 = 126,874.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,304.83x = 323,340.69 × 126,874.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,304.83x = 41,023,795,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023,795,075.83/234,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,087.28

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