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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,224.65, 324,586.56 and 133,229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,224.65, 324,586.56 and 133,229.74 is: 183,843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,224.65 : 324,586.56 = 133,229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,224.65/324,586.56 = 133,229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,224.65x = 324,586.56 × 133,229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,224.65x = 43,244,582,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,582,996.29/235,224.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,843.76

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