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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,226.59, 351,342.77 and 82,428.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,226.59, 351,342.77 and 82,428.19 is: 123,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,226.59 : 351,342.77 = 82,428.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,226.59/351,342.77 = 82,428.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,226.59x = 351,342.77 × 82,428.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,226.59x = 28,960,548,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,960,548,298.34/234,226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,643.30

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