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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,778.24, 346,209.48 and 106,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,778.24, 346,209.48 and 106,116 is: 159,193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,778.24 : 346,209.48 = 106,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,778.24/346,209.48 = 106,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,778.24x = 346,209.48 × 106,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,778.24x = 36,738,365,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738,365,179.68/230,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,193.37

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