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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,840.24, 352,302.48 and 110,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,840.24, 352,302.48 and 110,178 is: 165,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,840.24 : 352,302.48 = 110,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,840.24/352,302.48 = 110,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,840.24x = 352,302.48 × 110,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,840.24x = 38,815,982,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,815,982,641.44/234,840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,286.76

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