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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,634.91, 451,595.57 and 230,474.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,634.91, 451,595.57 and 230,474.43 is: 345,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,634.91 : 451,595.57 = 230,474.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,634.91/451,595.57 = 230,474.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,634.91x = 451,595.57 × 230,474.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,634.91x = 104,081,230,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,081,230,433.90/301,634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,056.98

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