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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,967.80, 346,451.70 and 164,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,967.80, 346,451.70 and 164,045.60 is: 246,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,967.80 : 346,451.70 = 164,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,967.80/346,451.70 = 164,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,967.80x = 346,451.70 × 164,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,967.80x = 56,833,876,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833,876,997.52/230,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,068.40

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