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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,975.70, 346,463.55 and 131,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,975.70, 346,463.55 and 131,097.30 is: 196,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,975.70 : 346,463.55 = 131,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,975.70/346,463.55 = 131,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,975.70x = 346,463.55 × 131,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,975.70x = 45,420,435,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,420,435,953.42/230,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,645.95

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