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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,898.80, 346,445.40 and 125,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,898.80, 346,445.40 and 125,793.20 is: 188,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,898.80 : 346,445.40 = 125,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,898.80/346,445.40 = 125,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,898.80x = 346,445.40 × 125,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,898.80x = 43,580,475,491.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,580,475,491.28/230,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,742.75

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