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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,924.20, 346,436.70 and 131,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,924.20, 346,436.70 and 131,132.20 is: 196,726.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,924.20 : 346,436.70 = 131,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,924.20/346,436.70 = 131,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,924.20x = 346,436.70 × 131,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,924.20x = 45,429,006,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,429,006,631.74/230,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,726.92

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