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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,834.78, 352,309.77 and 110,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,834.78, 352,309.77 and 110,029.98 is: 165,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,834.78 : 352,309.77 = 110,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,834.78/352,309.77 = 110,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,834.78x = 352,309.77 × 110,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,834.78x = 38,764,636,946.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764,636,946.90/234,834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,071.96

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