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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,915.27, 346,472.69 and 124,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,915.27, 346,472.69 and 124,174.46 is: 186,315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,915.27 : 346,472.69 = 124,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,915.27/346,472.69 = 124,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,915.27x = 346,472.69 × 124,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,915.27x = 43,023,059,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,023,059,430.81/230,915.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,315.35

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