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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,231.27, 345,383.82 and 97,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,231.27, 345,383.82 and 97,131.14 is: 145,712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,231.27 : 345,383.82 = 97,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,231.27/345,383.82 = 97,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,231.27x = 345,383.82 × 97,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,231.27x = 33,547,524,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,547,524,174.15/230,231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,712.28

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