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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,823.70, 346,114.96 and 104,403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,823.70, 346,114.96 and 104,403.56 is: 156,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,823.70 : 346,114.96 = 104,403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,823.70/346,114.96 = 104,403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,823.70x = 346,114.96 × 104,403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,823.70x = 36,135,632,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135,632,001.67/230,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,550.79

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