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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,823.20, 346,234.80 and 125,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,823.20, 346,234.80 and 125,847.20 is: 188,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,823.20 : 346,234.80 = 125,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,823.20/346,234.80 = 125,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,823.20x = 346,234.80 × 125,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,823.20x = 43,572,680,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,572,680,122.56/230,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,770.80

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