Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,540, 345,810 and 64,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,540, 345,810 and 64,328 is: 96,492
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,540 : 345,810 = 64,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,540/345,810 = 64,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,540x = 345,810 × 64,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,540x = 22,245,265,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,245,265,680/230,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,492
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