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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,967.80, 352,451.70 and 231,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,967.80, 352,451.70 and 231,468.60 is: 347,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,967.80 : 352,451.70 = 231,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,967.80/352,451.70 = 231,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,967.80x = 352,451.70 × 231,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,967.80x = 81,581,501,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581,501,566.62/234,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,202.90

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