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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,365.95, 351,557.57 and 120,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,365.95, 351,557.57 and 120,483.24 is: 180,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,365.95 : 351,557.57 = 120,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,365.95/351,557.57 = 120,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,365.95x = 351,557.57 × 120,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,365.95x = 42,356,795,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356,795,080.13/234,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,729.30

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