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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,742.62, 323,567.54 and 183,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,742.62, 323,567.54 and 183,667.26 is: 253,165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,742.62 : 323,567.54 = 183,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,742.62/323,567.54 = 183,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,742.62x = 323,567.54 × 183,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,742.62x = 59,428,763,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,763,496.74/234,742.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,165.63

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