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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,777.24, 352,124.96 and 108,406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,777.24, 352,124.96 and 108,406.71 is: 162,591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,777.24 : 352,124.96 = 108,406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,777.24/352,124.96 = 108,406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,777.24x = 352,124.96 × 108,406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,777.24x = 38,172,707,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,707,880.45/234,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,591.18

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