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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,747.43, 456,700.75 and 229,785.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,747.43, 456,700.75 and 229,785.19 is: 344,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,747.43 : 456,700.75 = 229,785.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,747.43/456,700.75 = 229,785.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,747.43x = 456,700.75 × 229,785.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,747.43x = 104,943,066,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,943,066,895.68/304,747.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,360.80

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