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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,488.56, 324,878.34 and 133,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,488.56, 324,878.34 and 133,492.46 is: 184,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,488.56 : 324,878.34 = 133,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,488.56/324,878.34 = 133,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,488.56x = 324,878.34 × 133,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,488.56x = 43,368,808,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,368,808,807.32/235,488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,165.25

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