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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,942.60, 352,413.90 and 68,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,942.60, 352,413.90 and 68,730.60 is: 103,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,942.60 : 352,413.90 = 68,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,942.60/352,413.90 = 68,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,942.60x = 352,413.90 × 68,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,942.60x = 24,221,618,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,221,618,795.34/234,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,095.90

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