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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,779.80, 346,266.90 and 125,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,779.80, 346,266.90 and 125,674.20 is: 188,564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,779.80 : 346,266.90 = 125,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,779.80/346,266.90 = 125,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,779.80x = 346,266.90 × 125,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,779.80x = 43,516,815,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,516,815,643.98/230,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,564.23

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