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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,739.80, 346,109.70 and 163,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,739.80, 346,109.70 and 163,817.60 is: 245,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,739.80 : 346,109.70 = 163,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,739.80/346,109.70 = 163,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,739.80x = 346,109.70 × 163,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,739.80x = 56,698,860,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,698,860,390.72/230,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,726.40

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