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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,793.62, 449,328.54 and 229,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,793.62, 449,328.54 and 229,316.82 is: 316,269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,793.62 : 449,328.54 = 229,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,793.62/449,328.54 = 229,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,793.62x = 449,328.54 × 229,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,793.62x = 103,038,592,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,038,592,985.52/325,793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,269.53

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