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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,540.36, 445,747.77 and 230,652.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,540.36, 445,747.77 and 230,652.72 is: 345,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,540.36 : 445,747.77 = 230,652.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,540.36/445,747.77 = 230,652.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,540.36x = 445,747.77 × 230,652.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,540.36x = 102,812,935,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,812,935,584.43/297,540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,542.82

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