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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,895.20, 346,342.80 and 191,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,895.20, 346,342.80 and 191,496.80 is: 287,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,895.20 : 346,342.80 = 191,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,895.20/346,342.80 = 191,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,895.20x = 346,342.80 × 191,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,895.20x = 66,323,537,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323,537,903.04/230,895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,245.20

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