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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,914.60, 346,371.90 and 216,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,914.60, 346,371.90 and 216,917.80 is: 325,376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,914.60 : 346,371.90 = 216,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,914.60/346,371.90 = 216,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,914.60x = 346,371.90 × 216,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,914.60x = 75,134,230,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,134,230,529.82/230,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,376.70

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