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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,752.81, 323,966.22 and 132,776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,752.81, 323,966.22 and 132,776.28 is: 183,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,752.81 : 323,966.22 = 132,776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,752.81/323,966.22 = 132,776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,752.81x = 323,966.22 × 132,776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,752.81x = 43,015,027,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015,027,253.55/234,752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,235.41

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