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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,774.21, 430,216.30 and 230,145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,774.21, 430,216.30 and 230,145.89 is: 317,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,774.21 : 430,216.30 = 230,145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,774.21/430,216.30 = 230,145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,774.21x = 430,216.30 × 230,145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,774.21x = 99,012,510,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,012,510,529.56/311,774.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,577.62

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