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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,364.95, 351,556.07 and 120,482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,364.95, 351,556.07 and 120,482.24 is: 180,727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,364.95 : 351,556.07 = 120,482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,364.95/351,556.07 = 120,482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,364.95x = 351,556.07 × 120,482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,364.95x = 42,356,260,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356,260,439.01/234,364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,727.79

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