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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,975.40, 346,754.70 and 124,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,975.40, 346,754.70 and 124,444.20 is: 186,823.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,975.40 : 346,754.70 = 124,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,975.40/346,754.70 = 124,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,975.40x = 346,754.70 × 124,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,975.40x = 43,151,611,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,151,611,237.74/230,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,823.41

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