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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,003.80, 351,005.70 and 144,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,003.80, 351,005.70 and 144,968.60 is: 217,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,003.80 : 351,005.70 = 144,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,003.80/351,005.70 = 144,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,003.80x = 351,005.70 × 144,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,003.80x = 50,884,804,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,884,804,921.02/234,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,452.90

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