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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,385.52, 323,452.10 and 126,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,385.52, 323,452.10 and 126,955.22 is: 175,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,385.52 : 323,452.10 = 126,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,385.52/323,452.10 = 126,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,385.52x = 323,452.10 × 126,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,385.52x = 41,063,931,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,063,931,215.09/234,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,198.25

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