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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,724.48, 323,914.08 and 134,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,724.48, 323,914.08 and 134,116 is: 185,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,724.48 : 323,914.08 = 134,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,724.48/323,914.08 = 134,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,724.48x = 323,914.08 × 134,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,724.48x = 43,442,060,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,442,060,753.28/234,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,076.82

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