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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,880.52, 352,287.97 and 99,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,880.52, 352,287.97 and 99,998.66 is: 149,984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,880.52 : 352,287.97 = 99,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,880.52/352,287.97 = 99,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,880.52x = 352,287.97 × 99,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,880.52x = 35,228,323,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228,323,583.22/234,880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,984.02

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