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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,059.28, 317,399.64 and 133,210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,059.28, 317,399.64 and 133,210.28 is: 183,782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,059.28 : 317,399.64 = 133,210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,059.28/317,399.64 = 133,210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,059.28x = 317,399.64 × 133,210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,059.28x = 42,280,893,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,280,893,329.30/230,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,782.61

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