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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,131.02, 317,504.70 and 134,570.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,131.02, 317,504.70 and 134,570.07 is: 185,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,131.02 : 317,504.70 = 134,570.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,131.02/317,504.70 = 134,570.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,131.02x = 317,504.70 × 134,570.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,131.02x = 42,726,629,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726,629,704.33/230,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,662.19

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