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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,320.70, 456,481.05 and 229,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,320.70, 456,481.05 and 229,962.70 is: 344,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,320.70 : 456,481.05 = 229,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,320.70/456,481.05 = 229,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,320.70x = 456,481.05 × 229,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,320.70x = 104,973,614,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,973,614,756.84/304,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,944.05

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