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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,872.28, 352,307.48 and 85,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,872.28, 352,307.48 and 85,077.52 is: 127,615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,872.28 : 352,307.48 = 85,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,872.28/352,307.48 = 85,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,872.28x = 352,307.48 × 85,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,872.28x = 29,973,446,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973,446,675.85/234,872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,615.94

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