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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,676.18, 318,332.60 and 130,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,676.18, 318,332.60 and 130,073.46 is: 179,501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,676.18 : 318,332.60 = 130,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,676.18/318,332.60 = 130,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,676.18x = 318,332.60 × 130,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,676.18x = 41,406,622,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406,622,712.80/230,676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,501.08

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