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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,084.02, 317,466.93 and 134,572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,084.02, 317,466.93 and 134,572.06 is: 185,680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,084.02 : 317,466.93 = 134,572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,084.02/317,466.93 = 134,572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,084.02x = 317,466.93 × 134,572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,084.02x = 42,722,178,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722,178,751.98/230,084.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,680.77

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