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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,779.49, 323,995.65 and 132,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,779.49, 323,995.65 and 132,802.75 is: 183,267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,779.49 : 323,995.65 = 132,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,779.49/323,995.65 = 132,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,779.49x = 323,995.65 × 132,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,779.49x = 43,027,513,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,027,513,308.04/234,779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,267.77

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