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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,974.80, 346,818.60 and 125,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,974.80, 346,818.60 and 125,998.80 is: 189,192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,974.80 : 346,818.60 = 125,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,974.80/346,818.60 = 125,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,974.80x = 346,818.60 × 125,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,974.80x = 43,698,727,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,698,727,417.68/230,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,192.62

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