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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,823.40, 346,148.70 and 81,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,823.40, 346,148.70 and 81,005.80 is: 121,478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,823.40 : 346,148.70 = 81,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,823.40/346,148.70 = 81,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,823.40x = 346,148.70 × 81,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,823.40x = 28,040,052,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040,052,362.46/230,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,478.38

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