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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,064.87, 351,014.27 and 84,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,064.87, 351,014.27 and 84,264.94 is: 126,367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,064.87 : 351,014.27 = 84,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,064.87/351,014.27 = 84,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,064.87x = 351,014.27 × 84,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,064.87x = 29,578,196,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578,196,003.58/234,064.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,367.51

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