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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,833.40, 346,266.30 and 131,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,833.40, 346,266.30 and 131,041.40 is: 196,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,833.40 : 346,266.30 = 131,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,833.40/346,266.30 = 131,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,833.40x = 346,266.30 × 131,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,833.40x = 45,375,220,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375,220,724.82/230,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,571.30

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