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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,827.60, 346,241.40 and 106,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,827.60, 346,241.40 and 106,411.60 is: 159,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,827.60 : 346,241.40 = 106,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,827.60/346,241.40 = 106,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,827.60x = 346,241.40 × 106,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,827.60x = 36,844,101,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844,101,360.24/230,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,617.40

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