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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,548.27, 452,004.00 and 230,315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,548.27, 452,004.00 and 230,315.78 is: 345,230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,548.27 : 452,004.00 = 230,315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,548.27/452,004.00 = 230,315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,548.27x = 452,004.00 × 230,315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,548.27x = 104,103,652,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,103,652,818.19/301,548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,230.48

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