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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,222.91, 345,383.78 and 130,430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,222.91, 345,383.78 and 130,430.91 is: 195,674.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,222.91 : 345,383.78 = 130,430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,222.91/345,383.78 = 130,430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,222.91x = 345,383.78 × 130,430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,222.91x = 45,048,720,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,048,720,072.49/230,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,674.36

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