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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,819.20, 346,228.80 and 130,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,819.20, 346,228.80 and 130,940.80 is: 196,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,819.20 : 346,228.80 = 130,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,819.20/346,228.80 = 130,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,819.20x = 346,228.80 × 130,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,819.20x = 45,335,476,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,335,476,055.04/230,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,411.20

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