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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,920.44, 352,274.82 and 140,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,920.44, 352,274.82 and 140,194.36 is: 210,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,920.44 : 352,274.82 = 140,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,920.44/352,274.82 = 140,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,920.44x = 352,274.82 × 140,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,920.44x = 49,386,942,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386,942,934.02/234,920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,228.38

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