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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,873.26, 346,169.72 and 90,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,873.26, 346,169.72 and 90,463.66 is: 135,640.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,873.26 : 346,169.72 = 90,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,873.26/346,169.72 = 90,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,873.26x = 346,169.72 × 90,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,873.26x = 31,315,779,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315,779,852.38/230,873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,640.57

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