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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,994.42, 346,491.60 and 86,927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,994.42, 346,491.60 and 86,927.32 is: 130,390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,994.42 : 346,491.60 = 86,927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,994.42/346,491.60 = 86,927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,994.42x = 346,491.60 × 86,927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,994.42x = 30,119,586,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119,586,190.51/230,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,390.97

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