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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,007.40, 344,908.70 and 105,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,007.40, 344,908.70 and 105,386.60 is: 158,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,007.40 : 344,908.70 = 105,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,007.40/344,908.70 = 105,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,007.40x = 344,908.70 × 105,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,007.40x = 36,348,755,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,348,755,203.42/230,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,032.98

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