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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,759.54, 352,167.24 and 74,779.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,759.54, 352,167.24 and 74,779.29 is: 112,177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,759.54 : 352,167.24 = 74,779.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,759.54/352,167.24 = 74,779.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,759.54x = 352,167.24 × 74,779.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,759.54x = 26,334,816,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,334,816,448.88/234,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,177.83

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