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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,636.64, 323,679.76 and 148,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,636.64, 323,679.76 and 148,451.04 is: 204,787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,636.64 : 323,679.76 = 148,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,636.64/323,679.76 = 148,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,636.64x = 323,679.76 × 148,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,636.64x = 48,050,596,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050,596,998.95/234,636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,787.27

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