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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,912.40, 346,368.60 and 156,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,912.40, 346,368.60 and 156,068.40 is: 234,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,912.40 : 346,368.60 = 156,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,912.40/346,368.60 = 156,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,912.40x = 346,368.60 × 156,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,912.40x = 54,057,193,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,193,212.24/230,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,102.60

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