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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,262.44, 495,379.08 and 230,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,262.44, 495,379.08 and 230,127 is: 345,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,262.44 : 495,379.08 = 230,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,262.44/495,379.08 = 230,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,262.44x = 495,379.08 × 230,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,262.44x = 114,000,101,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,000,101,543.16/330,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,180.34

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