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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,013.52, 350,702.23 and 98,965.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,013.52, 350,702.23 and 98,965.36 is: 148,313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,013.52 : 350,702.23 = 98,965.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,013.52/350,702.23 = 98,965.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,013.52x = 350,702.23 × 98,965.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,013.52x = 34,707,372,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707,372,444.75/234,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,313.54

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