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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,636.41, 451,597.81 and 230,475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,636.41, 451,597.81 and 230,475.93 is: 345,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,636.41 : 451,597.81 = 230,475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,636.41/451,597.81 = 230,475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,636.41x = 451,597.81 × 230,475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,636.41x = 104,082,425,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,082,425,245.71/301,636.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,059.22

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