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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,339.82, 452,009.74 and 234,829.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,339.82, 452,009.74 and 234,829.74 is: 352,244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,339.82 : 452,009.74 = 234,829.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,339.82/452,009.74 = 234,829.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,339.82x = 452,009.74 × 234,829.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,339.82x = 106,145,329,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,145,329,721.67/301,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,244.62

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