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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,768.66, 352,180.38 and 85,079.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,768.66, 352,180.38 and 85,079.46 is: 127,629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,768.66 : 352,180.38 = 85,079.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,768.66/352,180.38 = 85,079.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,768.66x = 352,180.38 × 85,079.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,768.66x = 29,963,316,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963,316,552.99/234,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,629.12

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