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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,867.70, 346,301.55 and 81,276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,867.70, 346,301.55 and 81,276.90 is: 121,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,867.70 : 346,301.55 = 81,276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,867.70/346,301.55 = 81,276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,867.70x = 346,301.55 × 81,276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,867.70x = 28,146,316,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,316,449.20/230,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,915.35

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