Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,808, 318,516 and 124,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,808, 318,516 and 124,824 is: 172,257.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,808 : 318,516 = 124,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,808/318,516 = 124,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,808x = 318,516 × 124,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,808x = 39,758,441,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,758,441,184/230,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,257.64
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