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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,954.40, 346,546.80 and 131,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,954.40, 346,546.80 and 131,191.20 is: 196,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,954.40 : 346,546.80 = 131,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,954.40/346,546.80 = 131,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,954.40x = 346,546.80 × 131,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,954.40x = 45,463,890,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,463,890,548.16/230,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,852.24

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