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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,822.60, 346,233.90 and 163,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,822.60, 346,233.90 and 163,171.40 is: 244,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,822.60 : 346,233.90 = 163,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,822.60/346,233.90 = 163,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,822.60x = 346,233.90 × 163,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,822.60x = 56,495,470,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495,470,190.46/230,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,757.10

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