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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,767.14, 346,163.31 and 72,983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,767.14, 346,163.31 and 72,983.82 is: 109,479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,767.14 : 346,163.31 = 72,983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,767.14/346,163.31 = 72,983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,767.14x = 346,163.31 × 72,983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,767.14x = 25,264,320,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264,320,707.64/230,767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,479.71

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