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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,849.30, 346,306.35 and 73,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,849.30, 346,306.35 and 73,061.30 is: 109,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,849.30 : 346,306.35 = 73,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,849.30/346,306.35 = 73,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,849.30x = 346,306.35 × 73,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,849.30x = 25,301,592,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301,592,129.26/230,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,602.20

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