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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,906.40, 346,359.60 and 156,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,906.40, 346,359.60 and 156,062.40 is: 234,093.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,906.40 : 346,359.60 = 156,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,906.40/346,359.60 = 156,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,906.40x = 346,359.60 × 156,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,906.40x = 54,053,710,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,053,710,439.04/230,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,093.60

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