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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,869.80, 346,304.70 and 226,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,869.80, 346,304.70 and 226,933.20 is: 340,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,869.80 : 346,304.70 = 226,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,869.80/346,304.70 = 226,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,869.80x = 346,304.70 × 226,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,869.80x = 78,588,033,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,588,033,746.04/230,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,399.80

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