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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,819.12, 346,273.58 and 88,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,819.12, 346,273.58 and 88,654 is: 132,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,819.12 : 346,273.58 = 88,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,819.12/346,273.58 = 88,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,819.12x = 346,273.58 × 88,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,819.12x = 30,698,537,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698,537,961.32/230,819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,998.25

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