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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,688.32, 352,032.48 and 68,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,688.32, 352,032.48 and 68,476.32 is: 102,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,688.32 : 352,032.48 = 68,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,688.32/352,032.48 = 68,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,688.32x = 352,032.48 × 68,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,688.32x = 24,105,888,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105,888,750.87/234,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,714.48

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