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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,335.62, 323,415.35 and 143,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,335.62, 323,415.35 and 143,675.56 is: 198,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,335.62 : 323,415.35 = 143,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,335.62/323,415.35 = 143,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,335.62x = 323,415.35 × 143,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,335.62x = 46,466,881,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466,881,523.85/234,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,292.01

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