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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,080.60, 317,508.19 and 133,297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,080.60, 317,508.19 and 133,297.65 is: 183,948.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,080.60 : 317,508.19 = 133,297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,080.60/317,508.19 = 133,297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,080.60x = 317,508.19 × 133,297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,080.60x = 42,323,093,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,323,093,995.21/230,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,948.99

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