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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,008.44, 324,277.44 and 134,387.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,008.44, 324,277.44 and 134,387.00 is: 185,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,008.44 : 324,277.44 = 134,387.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,008.44/324,277.44 = 134,387.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,008.44x = 324,277.44 × 134,387.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,008.44x = 43,578,672,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578,672,636.02/235,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,434.50

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