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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,858.40, 346,334.40 and 131,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,858.40, 346,334.40 and 131,066.40 is: 196,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,858.40 : 346,334.40 = 131,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,858.40/346,334.40 = 131,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,858.40x = 346,334.40 × 131,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,858.40x = 45,392,803,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,392,803,004.16/230,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,626.17

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