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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,813.70, 346,220.55 and 130,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,813.70, 346,220.55 and 130,935.30 is: 196,402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,813.70 : 346,220.55 = 130,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,813.70/346,220.55 = 130,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,813.70x = 346,220.55 × 130,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,813.70x = 45,332,491,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,332,491,580.42/230,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,402.95

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