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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,780.80, 346,171.20 and 106,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,780.80, 346,171.20 and 106,364.80 is: 159,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,780.80 : 346,171.20 = 106,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,780.80/346,171.20 = 106,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,780.80x = 346,171.20 × 106,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,780.80x = 36,820,430,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820,430,453.76/230,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,547.20

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