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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,565.70, 345,848.55 and 137,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,565.70, 345,848.55 and 137,023.30 is: 205,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,565.70 : 345,848.55 = 137,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,565.70/345,848.55 = 137,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,565.70x = 345,848.55 × 137,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,565.70x = 47,389,309,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,389,309,621.22/230,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,534.95

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