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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,968.30, 346,279.65 and 125,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,968.30, 346,279.65 and 125,905.90 is: 188,764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,968.30 : 346,279.65 = 125,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,968.30/346,279.65 = 125,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,968.30x = 346,279.65 × 125,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,968.30x = 43,598,650,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,598,650,984.94/230,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,764.65

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