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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,623.60, 452,435.40 and 230,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,623.60, 452,435.40 and 230,764.80 is: 346,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,623.60 : 452,435.40 = 230,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,623.60/452,435.40 = 230,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,623.60x = 452,435.40 × 230,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,623.60x = 104,406,164,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,406,164,593.92/301,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,147.20

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