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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,898.90, 346,348.35 and 156,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,898.90, 346,348.35 and 156,054.90 is: 234,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,898.90 : 346,348.35 = 156,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,898.90/346,348.35 = 156,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,898.90x = 346,348.35 × 156,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,898.90x = 54,049,357,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,049,357,124.42/230,898.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,082.35

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