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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,447.92, 345,671.88 and 72,688.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,447.92, 345,671.88 and 72,688.67 is: 109,033.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,447.92 : 345,671.88 = 72,688.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,447.92/345,671.88 = 72,688.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,447.92x = 345,671.88 × 72,688.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,447.92x = 25,126,429,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126,429,213.60/230,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,033.01

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