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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,145.60, 483,681.60 and 229,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,145.60, 483,681.60 and 229,833.60 is: 344,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,145.60 : 483,681.60 = 229,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,145.60/483,681.60 = 229,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,145.60x = 483,681.60 × 229,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,145.60x = 111,166,283,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,166,283,381.76/323,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,012.99

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