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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,898.40, 346,347.60 and 125,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,898.40, 346,347.60 and 125,922.40 is: 188,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,898.40 : 346,347.60 = 125,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,898.40/346,347.60 = 125,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,898.40x = 346,347.60 × 125,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,898.40x = 43,612,921,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,612,921,026.24/230,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,883.60

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