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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,277.52, 351,450.62 and 74,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,277.52, 351,450.62 and 74,300.10 is: 111,461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,277.52 : 351,450.62 = 74,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,277.52/351,450.62 = 74,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,277.52x = 351,450.62 × 74,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,277.52x = 26,112,814,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,814,800.25/234,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,461.04

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