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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,868.80, 346,231.20 and 90,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,868.80, 346,231.20 and 90,670.40 is: 135,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,868.80 : 346,231.20 = 90,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,868.80/346,231.20 = 90,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,868.80x = 346,231.20 × 90,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,868.80x = 31,392,921,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392,921,396.48/230,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,977.32

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