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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,604.05, 352,377.34 and 140,019.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,604.05, 352,377.34 and 140,019.03 is: 210,309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,604.05 : 352,377.34 = 140,019.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,604.05/352,377.34 = 140,019.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,604.05x = 352,377.34 × 140,019.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,604.05x = 49,339,532,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,339,532,990.73/234,604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,309.81

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