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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,245.48, 351,718.14 and 230,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,245.48, 351,718.14 and 230,746.28 is: 346,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,245.48 : 351,718.14 = 230,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,245.48/351,718.14 = 230,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,245.48x = 351,718.14 × 230,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,245.48x = 81,157,652,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,157,652,413.52/234,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,464.11

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