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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,785.27, 324,009.46 and 132,805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,785.27, 324,009.46 and 132,805.92 is: 183,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,785.27 : 324,009.46 = 132,805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,785.27/324,009.46 = 132,805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,785.27x = 324,009.46 × 132,805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,785.27x = 43,030,373,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030,373,433.48/234,785.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,275.44

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