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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,757.91, 352,009.43 and 106,603.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,757.91, 352,009.43 and 106,603.83 is: 159,847.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,757.91 : 352,009.43 = 106,603.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,757.91/352,009.43 = 106,603.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,757.91x = 352,009.43 × 106,603.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,757.91x = 37,525,553,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525,553,300.86/234,757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,847.87

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