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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,770.80, 346,253.40 and 125,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,770.80, 346,253.40 and 125,665.20 is: 188,550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,770.80 : 346,253.40 = 125,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,770.80/346,253.40 = 125,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,770.80x = 346,253.40 × 125,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,770.80x = 43,512,002,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,512,002,761.68/230,770.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,550.73

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