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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,964.80, 346,447.20 and 164,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,964.80, 346,447.20 and 164,042.60 is: 246,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,964.80 : 346,447.20 = 164,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,964.80/346,447.20 = 164,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,964.80x = 346,447.20 × 164,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,964.80x = 56,832,099,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832,099,450.72/230,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,063.90

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