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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,623.78, 352,023.61 and 108,324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,623.78, 352,023.61 and 108,324.53 is: 162,527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,623.78 : 352,023.61 = 108,324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,623.78/352,023.61 = 108,324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,623.78x = 352,023.61 × 108,324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,623.78x = 38,132,790,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132,790,342.04/234,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,527.39

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