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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,172.08, 351,444.83 and 84,517.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,172.08, 351,444.83 and 84,517.29 is: 126,843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,172.08 : 351,444.83 = 84,517.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,172.08/351,444.83 = 84,517.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,172.08x = 351,444.83 × 84,517.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,172.08x = 29,703,164,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,703,164,193.52/234,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,843.32

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