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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,674.80, 346,109.40 and 125,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,674.80, 346,109.40 and 125,569.20 is: 188,406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,674.80 : 346,109.40 = 125,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,674.80/346,109.40 = 125,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,674.80x = 346,109.40 × 125,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,674.80x = 43,460,680,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,460,680,470.48/230,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,406.71

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