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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,915.80, 346,373.70 and 218,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,915.80, 346,373.70 and 218,085.40 is: 327,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,915.80 : 346,373.70 = 218,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,915.80/346,373.70 = 218,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,915.80x = 346,373.70 × 218,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,915.80x = 75,539,046,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,539,046,913.98/230,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,128.10

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