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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,886.20, 346,329.30 and 81,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,886.20, 346,329.30 and 81,295.40 is: 121,943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,886.20 : 346,329.30 = 81,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,886.20/346,329.30 = 81,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,886.20x = 346,329.30 × 81,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,886.20x = 28,154,978,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,978,975.22/230,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,943.10

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