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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,873.40, 346,310.10 and 81,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,873.40, 346,310.10 and 81,063.90 is: 121,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,873.40 : 346,310.10 = 81,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,873.40/346,310.10 = 81,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,873.40x = 346,310.10 × 81,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,873.40x = 28,073,247,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,073,247,315.39/230,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,595.85

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