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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,105.71, 324,449.64 and 133,128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,105.71, 324,449.64 and 133,128.42 is: 183,719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,105.71 : 324,449.64 = 133,128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,105.71/324,449.64 = 133,128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,105.71x = 324,449.64 × 133,128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,105.71x = 43,193,467,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193,467,942.77/235,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,719.35

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