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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,968.80, 352,453.20 and 146,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,968.80, 352,453.20 and 146,176.60 is: 219,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,968.80 : 352,453.20 = 146,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,968.80/352,453.20 = 146,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,968.80x = 352,453.20 × 146,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,968.80x = 51,520,410,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520,410,435.12/234,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,264.90

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