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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,952.49, 324,157.25 and 132,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,952.49, 324,157.25 and 132,967.82 is: 183,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,952.49 : 324,157.25 = 132,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,952.49/324,157.25 = 132,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,952.49x = 324,157.25 × 132,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,952.49x = 43,102,480,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102,480,584.07/234,952.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,451.90

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