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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,750.97, 352,151.82 and 74,789.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,750.97, 352,151.82 and 74,789.17 is: 112,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,750.97 : 352,151.82 = 74,789.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,750.97/352,151.82 = 74,789.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,750.97x = 352,151.82 × 74,789.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,750.97x = 26,337,142,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337,142,331.79/234,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,191.84

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