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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,890.80, 346,336.20 and 226,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,890.80, 346,336.20 and 226,954.20 is: 340,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,890.80 : 346,336.20 = 226,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,890.80/346,336.20 = 226,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,890.80x = 346,336.20 × 226,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,890.80x = 78,602,455,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,602,455,202.04/230,890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,431.30

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