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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,752.22, 323,965.39 and 132,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,752.22, 323,965.39 and 132,775.68 is: 183,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,752.22 : 323,965.39 = 132,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,752.22/323,965.39 = 132,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,752.22x = 323,965.39 × 132,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,752.22x = 43,014,726,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,014,726,404.27/234,752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,234.59

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