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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,431.80, 410,147.70 and 230,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,431.80, 410,147.70 and 230,129.20 is: 345,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,431.80 : 410,147.70 = 230,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,431.80/410,147.70 = 230,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,431.80x = 410,147.70 × 230,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,431.80x = 94,386,962,082.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,386,962,082.84/273,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,193.80

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