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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,758.91, 352,010.93 and 106,604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,758.91, 352,010.93 and 106,604.83 is: 159,849.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,758.91 : 352,010.93 = 106,604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,758.91/352,010.93 = 106,604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,758.91x = 352,010.93 × 106,604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,758.91x = 37,526,065,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,526,065,350.79/234,758.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,849.38

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