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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,127.86, 324,465.58 and 133,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,127.86, 324,465.58 and 133,150.98 is: 183,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,127.86 : 324,465.58 = 133,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,127.86/324,465.58 = 133,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,127.86x = 324,465.58 × 133,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,127.86x = 43,202,909,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202,909,953.27/235,127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,742.20

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