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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.11, 324,160.88 and 132,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.11, 324,160.88 and 132,970.44 is: 183,455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.11 : 324,160.88 = 132,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.11/324,160.88 = 132,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.11x = 324,160.88 × 132,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.11x = 43,103,814,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,103,814,179.54/234,955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,455.53

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