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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,535.46, 323,693.67 and 148,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,535.46, 323,693.67 and 148,502.44 is: 204,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,535.46 : 323,693.67 = 148,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,535.46/323,693.67 = 148,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,535.46x = 323,693.67 × 148,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,535.46x = 48,069,298,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069,298,998.32/234,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,955.36

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