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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,998.20, 346,519.98 and 96,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,998.20, 346,519.98 and 96,034.38 is: 144,061.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,998.20 : 346,519.98 = 96,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,998.20/346,519.98 = 96,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,998.20x = 346,519.98 × 96,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,998.20x = 33,277,831,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,277,831,436.91/230,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,061.00

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