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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,992.70, 346,229.85 and 131,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,992.70, 346,229.85 and 131,200.70 is: 196,653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,992.70 : 346,229.85 = 131,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,992.70/346,229.85 = 131,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,992.70x = 346,229.85 × 131,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,992.70x = 45,425,598,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425,598,680.90/230,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,653.83

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