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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,878.20, 346,317.30 and 125,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,878.20, 346,317.30 and 125,902.20 is: 188,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,878.20 : 346,317.30 = 125,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,878.20/346,317.30 = 125,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,878.20x = 346,317.30 × 125,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,878.20x = 43,602,109,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,602,109,968.06/230,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,853.30

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