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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,803.20, 346,010.40 and 119,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,803.20, 346,010.40 and 119,995.20 is: 179,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,803.20 : 346,010.40 = 119,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,803.20/346,010.40 = 119,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,803.20x = 346,010.40 × 119,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,803.20x = 41,519,587,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,519,587,150.08/230,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,891.73

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