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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,954.62, 324,222.60 and 133,000.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,954.62, 324,222.60 and 133,000.77 is: 183,532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,954.62 : 324,222.60 = 133,000.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,954.62/324,222.60 = 133,000.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,954.62x = 324,222.60 × 133,000.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,954.62x = 43,121,855,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121,855,451.40/234,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,532.70

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