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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,960.80, 346,441.20 and 168,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,960.80, 346,441.20 and 168,752.80 is: 253,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,960.80 : 346,441.20 = 168,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,960.80/346,441.20 = 168,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,960.80x = 346,441.20 × 168,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,960.80x = 58,462,922,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,922,535.36/230,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,129.20

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