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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,897.60, 346,346.40 and 209,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,897.60, 346,346.40 and 209,902.40 is: 314,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,897.60 : 346,346.40 = 209,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,897.60/346,346.40 = 209,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,897.60x = 346,346.40 × 209,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,897.60x = 72,698,940,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,698,940,591.36/230,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,853.60

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