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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,217.48, 351,676.14 and 230,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,217.48, 351,676.14 and 230,718.28 is: 346,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,217.48 : 351,676.14 = 230,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,217.48/351,676.14 = 230,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,217.48x = 351,676.14 × 230,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,217.48x = 81,138,114,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,138,114,137.84/234,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,422.11

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