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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,547.36, 445,758.24 and 230,659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,547.36, 445,758.24 and 230,659.72 is: 345,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,547.36 : 445,758.24 = 230,659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,547.36/445,758.24 = 230,659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,547.36x = 445,758.24 × 230,659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,547.36x = 102,818,470,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,818,470,826.09/297,547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,553.30

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