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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,758.72, 445,297.68 and 230,800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,758.72, 445,297.68 and 230,800.32 is: 318,426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,758.72 : 445,297.68 = 230,800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,758.72/445,297.68 = 230,800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,758.72x = 445,297.68 × 230,800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,758.72x = 102,774,847,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,774,847,039.26/322,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,426.24

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