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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,724.10, 346,086.15 and 225,540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,724.10, 346,086.15 and 225,540.10 is: 338,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,724.10 : 346,086.15 = 225,540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,724.10/346,086.15 = 225,540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,724.10x = 346,086.15 × 225,540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,724.10x = 78,056,304,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,056,304,879.62/230,724.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,310.15

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