Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,040, 345,060 and 63,828
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,040, 345,060 and 63,828 is: 95,742
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,040 : 345,060 = 63,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,040/345,060 = 63,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,040x = 345,060 × 63,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,040x = 22,024,489,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,024,489,680/230,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,742
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