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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,890.74, 346,311.73 and 109,282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,890.74, 346,311.73 and 109,282.15 is: 163,911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,890.74 : 346,311.73 = 109,282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,890.74/346,311.73 = 109,282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,890.74x = 346,311.73 × 109,282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,890.74x = 37,845,690,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845,690,424.62/230,890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,911.69

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