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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,424, 351,694.32 and 68,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,424, 351,694.32 and 68,212 is: 102,334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,424 : 351,694.32 = 68,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,424/351,694.32 = 68,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,424x = 351,694.32 × 68,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,424x = 23,989,772,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989,772,955.84/234,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,334.97

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