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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,240.48, 351,710.64 and 230,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,240.48, 351,710.64 and 230,741.28 is: 346,456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,240.48 : 351,710.64 = 230,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,240.48/351,710.64 = 230,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,240.48x = 351,710.64 × 230,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,240.48x = 81,154,163,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,154,163,263.22/234,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,456.61

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