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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,934.80, 346,402.20 and 197,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,934.80, 346,402.20 and 197,109.20 is: 295,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,934.80 : 346,402.20 = 197,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,934.80/346,402.20 = 197,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,934.80x = 346,402.20 × 197,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,934.80x = 68,279,060,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,279,060,520.24/230,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,663.80

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