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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,227.66, 345,390.90 and 130,435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,227.66, 345,390.90 and 130,435.66 is: 195,681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,227.66 : 345,390.90 = 130,435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,227.66/345,390.90 = 130,435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,227.66x = 345,390.90 × 130,435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,227.66x = 45,051,289,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,051,289,999.49/230,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,681.48

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