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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,905.20, 346,408.20 and 131,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,905.20, 346,408.20 and 131,113.20 is: 196,698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,905.20 : 346,408.20 = 131,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,905.20/346,408.20 = 131,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,905.20x = 346,408.20 × 131,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,905.20x = 45,418,687,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418,687,608.24/230,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,698.42

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