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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,725.43, 352,149.57 and 101,574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,725.43, 352,149.57 and 101,574.48 is: 152,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,725.43 : 352,149.57 = 101,574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,725.43/352,149.57 = 101,574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,725.43x = 352,149.57 × 101,574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,725.43x = 35,769,409,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,769,409,454.97/234,725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,388.30

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