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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,071.70, 351,107.55 and 231,738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,071.70, 351,107.55 and 231,738.90 is: 347,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,071.70 : 351,107.55 = 231,738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,071.70/351,107.55 = 231,738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,071.70x = 351,107.55 × 231,738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,071.70x = 81,365,277,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,365,277,418.70/234,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,608.35

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