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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,222.52, 351,281.23 and 107,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,222.52, 351,281.23 and 107,741.29 is: 161,587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,222.52 : 351,281.23 = 107,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,222.52/351,281.23 = 107,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,222.52x = 351,281.23 × 107,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,222.52x = 37,847,492,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847,492,872.99/234,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,587.76

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