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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,813.80, 346,317.90 and 125,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,813.80, 346,317.90 and 125,708.20 is: 188,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,813.80 : 346,317.90 = 125,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,813.80/346,317.90 = 125,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,813.80x = 346,317.90 × 125,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,813.80x = 43,534,999,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534,999,836.78/230,813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,615.24

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