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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,823.60, 346,235.40 and 226,935.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,823.60, 346,235.40 and 226,935.60 is: 340,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,823.60 : 346,235.40 = 226,935.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,823.60/346,235.40 = 226,935.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,823.60x = 346,235.40 × 226,935.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,823.60x = 78,573,138,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,573,138,240.24/230,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,403.40

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