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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.55, 324,237.84 and 127,525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.55, 324,237.84 and 127,525.58 is: 175,984.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.55 : 324,237.84 = 127,525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.55/324,237.84 = 127,525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.55x = 324,237.84 × 127,525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.55x = 41,348,616,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,616,504.54/234,955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,984.85

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