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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,774.54, 318,484.85 and 128,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,774.54, 318,484.85 and 128,819.84 is: 177,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,774.54 : 318,484.85 = 128,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,774.54/318,484.85 = 128,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,774.54x = 318,484.85 × 128,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,774.54x = 41,027,165,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,165,182.90/230,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,780.30

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