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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,804.66, 352,231.62 and 101,698.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,804.66, 352,231.62 and 101,698.38 is: 152,558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,804.66 : 352,231.62 = 101,698.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,804.66/352,231.62 = 101,698.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,804.66x = 352,231.62 × 101,698.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,804.66x = 35,821,385,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,821,385,138.78/234,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,558.24

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