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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,869.47, 352,131.68 and 74,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,869.47, 352,131.68 and 74,853.34 is: 112,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,869.47 : 352,131.68 = 74,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,869.47/352,131.68 = 74,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,869.47x = 352,131.68 × 74,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,869.47x = 26,358,232,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358,232,454.46/234,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,225.02

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