Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,176, 346,764 and 64,964
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231,176, 346,764 and 64,964 is: 97,446
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,176 : 346,764 = 64,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,176/346,764 = 64,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,176x = 346,764 × 64,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,176x = 22,527,176,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,527,176,496/231,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,446
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