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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,663.31, 323,880.02 and 139,222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,663.31, 323,880.02 and 139,222.63 is: 192,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,663.31 : 323,880.02 = 139,222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,663.31/323,880.02 = 139,222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,663.31x = 323,880.02 × 139,222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,663.31x = 45,091,428,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091,428,188.85/234,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,153.72

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