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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,244.48, 351,716.64 and 230,745.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,244.48, 351,716.64 and 230,745.28 is: 346,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,244.48 : 351,716.64 = 230,745.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,244.48/351,716.64 = 230,745.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,244.48x = 351,716.64 × 230,745.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,244.48x = 81,156,954,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,156,954,577.46/234,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,462.61

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