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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,819.20, 346,228.80 and 191,420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,819.20, 346,228.80 and 191,420.80 is: 287,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,819.20 : 346,228.80 = 191,420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,819.20/346,228.80 = 191,420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,819.20x = 346,228.80 × 191,420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,819.20x = 66,275,393,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,275,393,879.04/230,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,131.20

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