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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,737.80, 346,106.70 and 163,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,737.80, 346,106.70 and 163,815.60 is: 245,723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,737.80 : 346,106.70 = 163,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,737.80/346,106.70 = 163,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,737.80x = 346,106.70 × 163,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,737.80x = 56,697,676,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,697,676,724.52/230,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,723.40

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