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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,881.20, 346,030.20 and 112,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,881.20, 346,030.20 and 112,297.20 is: 168,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,881.20 : 346,030.20 = 112,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,881.20/346,030.20 = 112,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,881.20x = 346,030.20 × 112,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,881.20x = 38,858,222,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,858,222,575.44/230,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,303.97

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