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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,843.40, 346,265.10 and 152,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,843.40, 346,265.10 and 152,046.60 is: 228,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,843.40 : 346,265.10 = 152,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,843.40/346,265.10 = 152,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,843.40x = 346,265.10 × 152,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,843.40x = 52,648,431,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,648,431,153.66/230,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,069.90

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