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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,246.48, 351,719.64 and 230,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,246.48, 351,719.64 and 230,747.28 is: 346,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,246.48 : 351,719.64 = 230,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,246.48/351,719.64 = 230,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,246.48x = 351,719.64 × 230,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,246.48x = 81,158,350,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,158,350,252.58/234,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,465.61

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