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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,276.39, 351,448.94 and 74,298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,276.39, 351,448.94 and 74,298.97 is: 111,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,276.39 : 351,448.94 = 74,298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,276.39/351,448.94 = 74,298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,276.39x = 351,448.94 × 74,298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,276.39x = 26,112,293,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,293,214.11/234,276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,459.34

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