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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,937.80, 346,406.70 and 141,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,937.80, 346,406.70 and 141,902.60 is: 212,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,937.80 : 346,406.70 = 141,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,937.80/346,406.70 = 141,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,937.80x = 346,406.70 × 141,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,937.80x = 49,156,011,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,156,011,387.42/230,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,853.90

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