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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,414.80, 488,122.20 and 230,936.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,414.80, 488,122.20 and 230,936.40 is: 346,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,414.80 : 488,122.20 = 230,936.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,414.80/488,122.20 = 230,936.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,414.80x = 488,122.20 × 230,936.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,414.80x = 112,725,183,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,725,183,628.08/325,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,404.60

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