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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,971.80, 346,457.70 and 220,146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,971.80, 346,457.70 and 220,146.15 is: 330,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,971.80 : 346,457.70 = 220,146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,971.80/346,457.70 = 220,146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,971.80x = 346,457.70 × 220,146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,971.80x = 76,271,328,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,271,328,792.86/230,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,219.23

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