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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,311.70, 344,884.35 and 170,825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,311.70, 344,884.35 and 170,825.30 is: 255,805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,311.70 : 344,884.35 = 170,825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,311.70/344,884.35 = 170,825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,311.70x = 344,884.35 × 170,825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,311.70x = 58,914,972,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,914,972,554.06/230,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,805.38

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