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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,426.22, 323,509.71 and 126,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,426.22, 323,509.71 and 126,996.16 is: 175,255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,426.22 : 323,509.71 = 126,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,426.22/323,509.71 = 126,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,426.22x = 323,509.71 × 126,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,426.22x = 41,084,490,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084,490,892.71/234,426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,255.53

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