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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,021.40, 344,826.90 and 89,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,021.40, 344,826.90 and 89,747.40 is: 134,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,021.40 : 344,826.90 = 89,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,021.40/344,826.90 = 89,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,021.40x = 344,826.90 × 89,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,021.40x = 30,947,317,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,947,317,725.06/230,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,541.04

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